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Closed Dec. 25

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9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Kelp Forest...in this forest, kelp is king

Kelp Cam

From the sheltering canopy to the haven of the holdfast, the kelp forest nourishes and protects animals of all kinds. As you watch the swaying giants, explore the majesty of their sheltering grove. The more you look, the more you'll see.

Tune in at 11:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. PST

for live audio of our Kelp Forest feeding program. Watch our divers hand-feed the sharks, fishes and other animals while you learn about this beautiful undersea forest. If you're lucky, a wolf eel will emerge to gulp some squid or fish. We'd appreciate your feedback on our live audio broadcast!

Feeding Frenzy

We feed our animals special foods created just for them. Watch our creatures grab a bite and hunt down dinner.

Creating the Kelp Forest

Join aquarist Barbara Utter in this special behind-the-scenes story about what it takes to create a living kelp forest.

	Kelp Forest Spotting Guide
Did you spot a bright orange garibaldi or the shy wolf-eel? Use our spotting guide to see who's who in the forest.

Live Cam 7 a.m–7 p.m. Pacific Time

You are watching a pre-recorded, off-hours video of the kelp cam.

Cam Help

Our live web cams are made possible through the generosity of our members and donors. If you would like to lend your support, you can donate online. The cam will time out after 30 minutes—refresh/reload your browser window to restart the stream.

See a second
kelp cam view.

This Fish of the Forest Needs Your Help

Kelp forests are home to many different kinds of rockfish, which often hang upside down and motionless near the giant kelp. Most rockfish grow slowly and live a long time. In fact, several species live more than 100 years, making them some of the longest-living fish on Earth.

Often sold as "rock cod" or "red snapper," rockfish can't keep up with our appetites—some populations have declined by 98% since 1970 due to overfishing and habitat loss. You can help rockfish and other fish in trouble by making sustainable seafood choices and sharing your concerns with seafood markets and restaurant owners. Visit our Seafood Watch section to get a printable guide of which seafood are best choices, which to avoid, and ideas on how to spread the word.

Help Protect the Kelp Forest

Stands of giant kelp along our coast form the most extensive underwater forest in the world. Life thrives here—from sea otters to fish to tiny snails. We need your help in 2006 to protect this coast. Join our Ocean Action Team today.

Inspiring conservation of the oceans