A stunning film by Ross Daguio showcases G2KR's Kelp Restoration Divers in action!
Registered divers will receive newsletters with project updates, events, and ways to help kelp.
Get certified as a PADI or NAUI Kelp Restoration Diver. What will you learn?
Stephen Pacetti's video shows a day of urchin culling on Tanker's Reef. You'll love the cool critters he sees!
- Open Water certification
- Comfortable diving in Monterey (~20 dives)
- You can maintain neutral buoyancy
- Ability to use a compass
If you have doubts about any of these skills, talk to your instructor about combining this class with supplementary training.
- Why your work is important
- Kelp forests vs urchin barrens
- Sea Urchin Anatomy and Behavior
- Red and Purple Urchins
- Effective, Conservation-Minded Urchin Culling
- Tanker’s Reef Orientation
- How to plan and conduct a Kelp Restoration Dive
- Reporting Invasive species and marine mammal disturbances
- Where to dive at Tanker's Reef
- Collecting & Reporting data
Kelp Restoration Divers doing a final check before entering the water.
Heading out to cull urchins at Tanker's Reef. The white buoy marks where most divers descend.
One-time Volunteer Diver Registration
Do this only once, before your first dive on the project site (Grid or Orange Buoy). Registered divers will receive newsletters and updates.
Find a Kelp Restoration Instructor
PADI and NAUI classes are available
Online waiver and release form must be signed before diving on the Tankers' Reef Project
Read dive conditions reports, sign up for meetups and other events, share your experiences.
Join a G2KR Tanker's Reef Dive Meetup
Certified divers may join us for a one-time "trial" kelp restoration dive if you have had at least 20 dives (6+ in cold water) and have solid buoyancy control skills.
Buy a California Sportfishing License online
Mandatory for all divers who cull urchins.
Your license must be within reach when you return to the beach or boat.
Kelp Forest Restoration Dive Basics
Printable Kelp Forest Restoration class summary and step-by-step procedures for your dive.
Current Tanker's Reef Urchin Culling Data
Realtime display of your work.
Before You Dive: Get a "Where to Cull" assignment
On the Grid or Orange Buoy for Kelp Forest Restoration Specialty certified divers.
For work on the Grid or Orange Buoy
Submit one log entry per diver for each dive
Each diver in a buddy team should submit their own data logs.
Each dive logged counts as a virtual "raffle ticket."
Book a Tanker's Reef Kelp Restoration dive on the Beachhopper II
Discounted mid-week trips are for certified Kelp Restoration Divers only
William Mariano info@aquariusdivers.com
Brian Bennett bennettbrian22@gmail.com
Randall Spangler randall@spanglers.com
Bob Halem bob@wescraft.com
Nick Ta nick@bambooreef.com
Tyler McKinney mckinneytp@gmail.com
Naniloa Casteel
Alyssa Bellamy
Dave Davies
Dennis Hopper dennis@rxscuba.com PADI
Bill Briscoe wwbcooks@gmail.com NAUI
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