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Kelp Forests of the Channel Islands | Expedition Spotlight | Lindblad Expeditions

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you love walking through and experiencing the wonderful Coastal rainforest you'll absolutely love the kelp beds off the Channel Islands

I'm Jim corer I'm an unsee specialist on board the National Geographic Venture

the person who really got me interested in Marine Biology was Jack Casto and Jack Casto stated that this place these islands were one of the most exciting and diverse places he's ever dove in his diving career

I've been doing research in kelp forest for almost 50 years now and it's my hope that my passion can be expressed to the guests so that they can also become passionate about this

Creator's Tips & Advice

Experience the kelp forests by kayaking or Zodiac rides to get close to the canopy
Watch videos produced by the undersea specialists to see details beneath the canopy

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can guests experience the underwater world of the Channel Islands kelp forests?
QWhat makes the Channel Islands kelp forests unique and worth exploring?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Channel Islands4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kayaking
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Jacques Cousteau once described California's Channel Islands as one of the most exciting and diverse places he ever dove. The giant kelp forests here form a spectacular underwater city teeming with life and guests aboard our smalll ships will have the chance to explore it on kayaks and Zodiac rides as well as through stunning video captured by undersea specialists like Jim Coyer. In this Expedition Spotlight, Coyer shares more about these thriving ecosystems which he has studied for over five decades. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Blog: https://bit.ly/StoriesYouTube