Posted by seahunt on January 11, 2002 at 21:15:18:
In Reply to: Re: Hmmm. BBS comments requested here. posted by Brad on January 11, 2002 at 15:39:55:
Bottom line, it just doesn't look as lush as it did.
Even considering what Wayne points out, I can't figure it out entirely. There should be bad and good years at the islands. There seem to be bad years, but I haven't seen many good years.
I just haven't seen kelp like it used to be at Santa Rosa.
... The scientists talk about 20 year cycles, but with global warming, who can guess 20 years now?
You should see the kelp above Morro Bay in summer. It would satisfy even you.
Well, I just hope that the protection zones work as well here a they have other places. You may then stop seeing the decline in the fish finally.
Enjoy your diving, seahunt
PS. Could you clarify a point in something you post. Are all (most of) those pictures taken free diving then? I linked to two of your Cortes pics for a Fish ID quiz on Diverlink.