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Scripps Shoreline - Underwater Reserve; San Diego Marine Life Reserve These coincident reserves, which extend from the mean
high-tide line seaward 305 meters (1,000 feet), contain a variety of habitats
including the innermost portions of the Scripps Submarine Canyon (see La Jolla Bay).
While most of the shoreline is sandy beach, there are areas of rocky
reefs and gravel, cobble and shale substrate.
Onshore, adjacent to the reserves, are cliffs and bluffs with some rocky
headlands. In addition to the surf grass, Phyllospadix scouleri, a
number of algae are found here including Egregia laevigata, Pelagophycus
porra,
Laminaria farlowii, Macrocystis pyrifera – in abundance – and Rhodymenia spp.,
among others. There is a wide variety of intertidal animals here. Integrity: For
a number of years the area has been used extensively by the University of
California for educational purposes and is managed as a part of the University's
Natural Land and Water Reserves System. Though generally well controlled, there
has been some impact from over-collecting, general trespass and littering due to
the ease of access. Use: Research, educational. Ref: Numerous, contact as above. December 1975
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