The Race to Restore Kelp - How Scientists Are Working to Restore California's Kelp Forests

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Written By Peter Guinosso

California's Hidden Forests

While people have long appreciated the important environmental and economic role that kelp plays in California, there has been growing interest in restoring kelp in areas of regional decline. Though natural oscillations in oceanic conditions can be expected, and marine ecosystems are well adapted to handle varying conditions, several compounding events stemming from warm water caused concern as Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) coverage declined. As a result, government agencies, scientists, non-profits, fishermen, and ocean users have developed restoration projects to test the underlying mechanisms and overall feasibility of varying restoration techniques. These projects are intended to inform future restoration projects.

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Peter Guinosso https://www.blueharmonyfoundation.com
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