The local marine life of the Santa Monica Bay consists of gray whales, bottlenose dolphins, kelp, mussels, and other shellfish. Kelp doesn't grow just anywhere, the water temperature needs to be in the low 60's for it to grow (the Pacific Ocean off of our coast averages 65). Kelp is necessary to support local communities of fish, plankton, etc. Some of it is even harvested for commercial use (like shampoo and new-age medicine).
Other types of marine life include the Pacific Bottlenose dolphin (which can usually be seen from beaches in Malibu at the surf line) and California Gray Whale. These two mammals are the subject of many tour boats which go out to try to catch a glimpse of these animals.
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