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Kayak Snorkelling: Paddling Out to the Kelp and Slipping In

How to snorkel kelp beds from a kayak — anchoring without wrecking reef, entries and re-entries, drift management, and the safety spacing that matters.

Tom Okafor · September 12, 2026

A sea otter floating on its back at the edge of a golden kelp canopy in calm evening water, photographed from a respectful distance with a long lens

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Watching Sea Otters Responsibly: Etiquette, Distance and the Art of Quiet Observation

Sea otters look playful but waste energy if you get too close. Practical distances, what to never do, and how quiet watching supports kelp forest recovery.

Tom Okafor · April 8, 2026

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