Forgotten forests: Regenerating the kelp forest highway
The rich resources of Pacific kelp forests helped humans populate the Americas. Now depleted by as much as 95 percent, they ...
‘Like someone put a blanket over the ocean’: Kelp could be among fires’ casualties
Divers recently sought evidence of the Palisades fire's underwater toll, particularly its effect on a vital anchor of the ...
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Arctic kelp is absorbing toxic metals from melting glaciers
Arctic kelp absorbs metals from melting glaciers, increasing mercury levels by 72%. This could harm marine life and fisheries ...
Sea otters help kelp forests recover—but how fast depends on where they are
When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers ...
Kelp! Scientists discover more about how sea otters come to the rescue of undersea forests
A study last year strengthened the link between recovering sea otter populations and the long-term health of kelp forests – ...
Sea otters help recover the kelp forests they depend on. Now scientists know how
Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', ...
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US lawmakers reintroduce Help Our Kelp Act
U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced the Help Our Kelp Act, legislation that would provide financial support for America’s kelp ...
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How global warming is killing underwater forests
Study shows climate change affects Arctic kelp ecosystems Glacial melt increases harmful metal deposition in kelps Kelp's metal absorption aids fish growth and offers eco-friendly mining Climate ...
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Sea otters help kelp forests recover, but there's more to the story
Sea otters help kelp forests recover by controlling sea urchins, but their impact varies. In British Columbia, recovery was ...