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The Great Southern Reef is named after its world-famous neighbour to the north, the Great Barrier Reef, but has received a fraction of the attention and protection given to the latter. The Great Southern Reef is an important biodiversity hotspot and annually contributes more than AU$10 billion to the Australian economy. [2]
[3] [4] In Australia, E. radiata forms the backbone of the Great Southern Reef, a system of interconnected kelp reefs that spans the coastline of southern Australia, underpinning biodiverse and productive ecosystems, and supporting valuable ecosystem services. [5] Ecklonia radiata grows in kelp beds on reefs and where sheltered can form dense ...
It protects the reefs, kelp forests, surfgrass beds, and sandy sea floor at the head of La Jolla Submarine Canyon's southern branch. It shelters around a quarter square mile of submarine canyon habitat. The deepwater canyon funnels deep, cold, nutrient-rich waters into the reserve and surrounding area, helping to support an array of life.
The rest of New Zealand's subantarctic islands are part of the Southern Ocean realm. [ 1 ] In large parts of the realm along the southern coast of continental Australia, a network of rocky reefs and kelp forests has created a unique biodiversity hotspot known popularly as the Great Southern Reef .
Carmel Beach. Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve (SMR) is a marine protected area in Carmel Bay including a unique underwater pinnacle formation with adjacent kelp forest, submarine canyon head, and surfgrass. [1] Carmel Bay is adjacent to the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea and is near Monterey, on California's central coast.
Beachgoers enjoy Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, one of our top 50 beaches in Southern California. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Of course, naming the best beaches of Southern California ...
The popular public beach is easy to access due to the well-designed Coligny Beach Park, which includes a pathway and boardwalk that leads right to the sand. The park also has its fair share of ...
Located in the City of Encinitas, Swami’s Reef is a local treasure. Most widely known as a world-class surfing destination for its long, rideable waves, the area is also popular among local kayakers, swimmers, spearfishermen and beachgoers. Swami’s is a great spot for snorkeling and diving, with kelp forests less than ¼ mile from shore.