In this week's Shark Observations, I share footage from one of three unique locations I discovered where white sharks converge daily in such large numbers that it is hard to believe it's right here in Southern California. Shark Biologist, Alison Towner gives me insight as to what might be the cause for these daily aggregations of sharks, sometimes numbering in the dozens. I also film a shark with a very large scar around it's gills. An apparent bite mark. And something is happening to the kelp forests in California...

Mentioned in this Video:
Alison Towner (PHD Candidate)
Head Marine BiologistDyer Island Conservation Trust
https://dict.org.za/dictprojects/sha...
https://saveourseas.com/projectleade...

Citations:
Kelp Articles and Data:

"The scientists fighting to save the ocean's most important carbon capture system"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climat...

Harvard Kelp Study:
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/20...

Oxford Academic Global Kelp Study:
https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...

MUSIC:
"Undaunted" by Alice In Winter

"Lost in Space" by Ryan Smart

"Transcend" by OneZero


DISCLAIMER:
I'm NOT a marine biologist or naturalist. As with all YouTube content, I encourage independent verification of facts via official scientific and trustworthy sources. I will strive to post citations for any information I discuss here whenever possible. My goal is to use photography and drones to bring awareness to wildlife and the nature around us. I welcome collaborations with scientists to bring cinematic elements to the educational presentation.

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All music has been licensed for use. For more music, I encourage a visit to the pages of artists I incorporate into these videos.


ORGANIZATIONS:

Reef Guardians
https://Reefguardians.org

Shark Allies:
https://www.sharkallies.com/

American Cetacean Society – LA Chapter
https://acsla.org/

Marine Mammal Care
https://marinemammalcare.org