Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central California, with the presence of otters, kelp forests have increased by 56 percent.
Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central California, with the presence of otters, kelp forests have increased by 56 percent.
Last year more than 330,000 monarch butterflies were counted overwintering along the California Coast. In 2019, researchers witnessed fewer than 2,000. With more data fluttering in from this year’s annual Xerces Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count, Xerces has already counted 100,000 monarch butterflies overwintering this year.