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Boat Diving Etiquette for Kelp Forests: How Not to Ruin the Forest or the Day

The unwritten rules of boat diving kelp forests: anchoring and moorings, canopy navigation, entries and exits, flags, restoration sites and shared-water manners.

Tom Okafor · September 26, 2026

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Wildlife Ethics in the Kelp: How Close Is Too Close?

A diver and snorkeller's ethics guide for kelp forests: safe distances for seals, otters and sharks, body language to read, and how to watch without chasing.

Tom Okafor · September 26, 2026

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Choosing a Responsible Dive Operator: Ten Questions to Ask

The dive shop you choose decides whether your money protects the reef or wears it down. Ten questions that reveal a genuinely responsible kelp-coast operator.

Tom Okafor · September 23, 2026

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