Santa Monica Baykeeper

Santa Monica Baykeeper staff and volunteer divers work year round to restore and monitor giant kelp forests in Los Angeles County waters. Since sea urchin predators have been over hunted or fished, sea urchins flourish eating kelp uncontrollably. Divers relocate sea urchins giving the kelp forests a chance to grow and thrive. Last year was an...

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Santa Monica Baykeeper manned a booth at Venice Eco-Fest on Saturday, July 10th. Over 150 booths and thousands of people attended. Huge thanks to Cynthia Rogers, who found a sponsor for us, allowing us to reach out to eco-interested individuals from the community as well as hundreds from the public. Many were interested in the SCUBA unit and live...

New bacteria limits passed for LA River The water board gave cities 25 years to achieve standards. Heal the Bay's Mark Gold says that's too long. SMBK also says 25 years is too long, but commends the Regional Board for taking action to protect and restore water quality in the LA River.