Prepare to record your observations by learning the Dominant Kelp species you are likely to encounter in Ireland. Rare kelp species are the Golden and Wakame kelps.

Common and Seasonal Kelp Forest inhabitants should also be recorded.

The online recorder's form requires an estimated density for each species observered (per m2) as well as their depth.

Also record GPS coordinate, exposure, weather conditions, visibility and depth.

Please read https://www.epa.ie/publications/research/water/Research-_Report_413.pdf for full details.

Please see online recorder form at https://forms.gle/x9a6fjLBbWTYxwcx6