ABC7’s “Solutions” explores LAX Dunes, discovering some of Southern California’s most endangered species flourishing at the LAX Dunes. . . . ”This isn’t just some sort of fenced-in property, but this is a really vital habitat and restoration is occurring,” said The Bay Foundation’s Chris Enyart.
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Ebb & Flow: The Rainforest of the Sea [Video]
Interview with Tom Ford of the Bay Foundation about the magic of kelp forests, their importance in mitigating climate change, and how restoration efforts are helping to restore this ‘rainforest of the sea’ off the coast of Los Angeles.
CNN Special Report: Saving California’s Kelp Forests from ‘Zombie’ Urchins [Video]
California’s underwater kelp forests have suffered a devastating decline. Now, the race is on to save them before it’s too late. Watch CNN’s Special Report on how an army of purple urchins has decimated these ecosystems, threatening the marine life that depends on them and the ocean’s ability to help fight climate change.
Pandemic Impacts Habitat Restoration at LAX Dunes
During a year when many people were cooped up inside, Los Angeles Conservation Corps Field Crew Supervisor Damian Morando is grateful to be outside. “I am pulling out a mustard plant. It’s one of three mustard plans that we have, invasive,” he said. “And it spreads.” It’s laborious work at the LAX Dunes but Morando,… Continue reading Pandemic Impacts Habitat Restoration at LAX Dunes
Youth Podcast Interview: TBF’s Tom Ford on Kelp and Abalone Restoration
10-year old Christian Amyx interviews TBF’s Tom Ford about kelp and abalone restoration, making science and technology easy for 1st-6th graders.
Santa Monica Beach Can Grow Taller to Beat Sea Level Rise!
Belinda Waymouth interviews Tom Ford: “Sea level rise and coastal erosion are already happening. The most effective solution: Helping mother nature help us! The Santa Monica Beach Restoration Project is the perfect example of Less is MORE. It’s also a double winner: planting native species creates habitat and coastal resiliency. Here’s my conversation with one… Continue reading Santa Monica Beach Can Grow Taller to Beat Sea Level Rise!
Volunteers Help Protect El Segundo Blue Butterfly on LAX Dunes
Pulling weeds and removing debris is how many volunteers spend their Saturday mornings once a month. They do this to help preserve the LAX Dunes One volunteer is Melodie Grubbs who works for The Bay Foundation. The foundation partners with Los Angeles World Airports to host these habitat restoration events. “When we remove some of… Continue reading Volunteers Help Protect El Segundo Blue Butterfly on LAX Dunes
Velella Velella Jelly Fish with Tom Ford
Tom Ford interviewed by reporter Angela Sun on the Velella Velella Jelly Fish on Santa Monica beach. Aired on multiple newscasts throughout the day.
Image of the Day: Ab Lab
Disease and overharvesting have depleted the types and quantities of abalones (Haliotis rufescens) found in Santa Monica Bay. The Bay Foundation has been trying to replace the marine snails to their natural habitats since 2010. Most recently, the organization has been spawning abalones in a research laboratory with plans to reintroduce them into the kelp… Continue reading Image of the Day: Ab Lab
Sparking Public Interest in the Ballona Wetlands
Karina Johnston with the Bay Foundation explains how restoring the Ballona Wetlands will also benefit the public.