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Surfing the Kelp Coasts: Why Cold Reefs Make the Best Waves
Kelp and surf go together for the same oceanographic reasons. Why kelp-country breaks are so good, how kelp changes waves, and how to surf them well.
Tom Okafor ·
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Snorkeling Safety in Kelp Country: A Practical Guide for Cold-Water Coastlines
Kelp forests are safe, magical snorkeling — if you respect cold water, surge and canopy. Skills, gear, hazards and spots for your first kelp snorkel.
Dr. Theo Nakamura ·
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Underwater Photography in Kelp Forests: Light, Settings and Composition
Kelp forests are the ocean's most photogenic architecture — and the trickiest to light. Camera settings, composition ideas and where to shoot canopy.
Sofia Andersson ·