01-08-2003, 07:10 PM
Hey there TubeDude,
During the last couple of years, colder costal ocean water tempertures have created a resurgence of kelp growth in and around the Los Angeles/South Bay areas. Not to say kelp is everywhere, but around Palo Verde, Point Fermin (really thick), and around the bend, not to mention breakwater areas, new growth is everywhere. I think that our WSB explosion experienced in the last two years is, in part, due to the recovery of the kelp beds. As we know, El Nino years were not good for kelp!
One point, I'm a newbie and although no coward, I would prefer to go out to the kelp beds (up to at least 50 yards wide [from the beach to open water]) with a buddy the first few times. I would hate to be caught in the kelp with freak swells, etc. so close to Palo Verde's very rocky shore, where kelp normally thrives best! Calicos and White Sea Bass rule the roost often in these areas.
If you drooled before, we ought to see drool marks on your next few posts! ha ha
JapanRon
a.k.a. tsurikichi
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