Behind bars, people are working to save the kelp forests
KALW | By Brian Asey
February 5, 2024
Kelton O’Connor grew up hiking out to rugged beaches in Marin County. Being close to nature is one of the things he misses most inside San Quentin State Prison. These days, it’s easy to feel powerless in a cell, bombarded with news of climate change and natural disasters. But when Kelton read about the deterioration of kelp forests, he knew he had to take action in any way he could. Uncuffed producer Brian Asey captured Kelton’s story.