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Kelp forest restoration off the Vessa Coast passes 1,000 acres
The before-and-after drone survey images are the reason to click.
A coalition of fishers and marine scientists reports 1,040 acres of restored kelp, up from 60 five years ago, after removing urchins by hand and reintroducing sunflower sea stars.
Read it at the source
Cascadic Analysis 2
Call to ActionVolunteer dive days are open
How can you help?
Certified divers can join monthly urchin-removal days. Non-divers can help with shore-based sorting.
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Investment ImpactBlue carbon credits get a real test case
Where to jump in, or out? (Not financial advice.)
Kelp carbon accounting is contested. This project's measurement protocol may become a template.
Confidence: Low
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Rabbit Holes
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