Diver over urchins

Giant Kelp Restoration Project Update

Provided is an update on the urchin barren problem and actions being taken by those in the dive community. More
Reef Check

Reef Check Video by Bill Briscoe

Bill Briscoe, one of the Aqua Tutus volunteers for Reef Check, produced a well-done video about the urchin barren issue. More

Alison Young: Citizen Science and Nudibranchs

At our November General meeting, Alison Young, from the California Academy of Sciences, spoke about their Citizen Science program, an interesting app called iNaturalist, and about nudibranchs. More
David McGuire Book Cover

David McGuire: “Shark Stewards”

Thank you for the opportunity to share Shark Steward’s work in shark conservation and provide an update to your membership. More
Cleanup Crew

Coastal Cleanup Day with the Monterey Bay Sea Otters Dive Club

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to team with the Monterey Bay Sea Otters Dive Club to collect underwater debris at the Breakwater. More
drinks, no straws

“Straws on Request” Bill

Please urge your California legislators to support the Straws On Request bill. More

Reefs At Risk – Hawaii bans sunscreens with oxybenzone

“Reefs at Risk” explores the harmful effects some sunscreen chemicals have on coral reefs, marine life and people. More
Aqua Tutus Diving Club at the Purple Urchin Removal Event

Urchin Clean-up

The Watermen’s Alliance organized the first urchin clean-up to help the kelp and abalone. More