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Please Attend A Critical Meeting To Protect Our Precious California Coast!

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Santa Monica Baykeeper Kelp Project

Kelp Restoration and Monitoring Project. We relocate urchins, deploy sporophyll bags, and transplant kelp to restore lost kelp forest habitat in L.A. County. Most of our labor is volunteer based, and we could use your help if you want to give back.See More

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Please Attend A Critical Meeting To Protect Our Precious California Coast!

The State of California has convened a process to establish “underwater parks” in the ocean off southern California. These parks protect the sea life and our economy by ensuring healthy fish populations for future generations. Please support scientifically sound marine protected areas, SUPPORT MAP 3.• MAP 3 Provides the strongest protections and ample opportunities for commercial and recreational fishing.Attend this crucial meeting, Wednesday October 21st.(Public comment 1:30–4:30 pm and…See More

Oct 16, 2009

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Brian Meux replied to Brian Meux's discussion Santa Monica Baykeeper's Eco Gala in the group Santa Monica Baykeeper Kelp Project

"Thanks Jeff! You are a rockstar indeed! Go U.T.D.!!! By the way, I just saw the new paint on the boat, and it is going to be a true pleasure to ride and dive off it. Jeff Seckendorf said:Hey Brian,We'll start it up. One Student Registration…"

Jan 28, 2009

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What are your levels of training?: Divemaster

Favorite Dive Sites (water, not internet): Long Point, Palos Verdes of course! (a.k.a. Old Marineland, Terranea Resort)

About me:: I began volunteering for the Santa Monica Baykeeper's Kelp Project in 2006 and found my calling. I was lucky enough to get hired and am now the Kelp Project Director. I'm so pumped to use science and community efforts to restore lost habitat. There is no other place like southern California. Thanks to Jeff Seckendorf for diving and giving in so many ways to help out the Kelp Project! Go UTD!

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Speak Up For Ocean Protection Thursday 9/10/09 in Los Angeles

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 4:39pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The Marine Life Protection Act process is rounding the final curve, and it’s no surprise that different interest groups disagree about how to manage a few key spots. Southern California’s best spots—places like La Jolla, Naples Reef, Point Dume, and Palos Verdes--are popular with both anglers and divers.

Right now, local stakeholders are finishing up plans for a network of marine protected areas that should preserve those gems for the enjoyment of future generations. But while… Continue

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At 5:56pm on January 16, 2009, Jeff Seckendorf said…: Hey Brian, Welcome (again) to UTD! Your Santa Monica Baykeeper group is all set up, so you can now encourage the Baykeeper Divers to sign up and join the group - you can use it announce kelp dives and other things you have going on. We also have a local Los Angeles group, you can click here to join that. Feel free to announce the Baykeeper happenings there, also. And you can put your events in our event calendar.

I'm looking forward to getting back on the newly painted and fitted boat. I know it will be faster now. :)

At 5:46pm on January 16, 2009, Jeanna Edgerton said…: Hi and welcome, Brian. I'm so glad you decided to join us here at Unified Team Diving!

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