Summary of False Bay

There are three essential items needed for a late night excursion to False Bay: rubber boots, headlamp, and a tolerant nose. When I first walked out onto the mudflat, I was completely surprised at how extensive the mudflat was. I had no idea that practically the entire bay could become …

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Bull Kelp

Growing up I remember being entertained on my outings to the beach by Bull Kelp. Dragging the long whips along the beach and puncturing the bulbs to hear the sound of the gas escaping. Until recently I have never thought of the functionality of this whip like algae that wash ashore.  After …

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