Kelp forests support a kaleidoscope of biodiversity and perform crucial ecosystem functions, yet they are in trouble globally. A recent journal commentary shows that just 15.9% of kelp forests are ...

To give kelp a chance against climate change, scientists from theWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have identified kelp species with natural adaptations to cope with heat.

Recently, there is an increasing fascination in kelp supplements largely because of the multitude of health advantages they provide. Kelp, a variety of seaweed, is packed with critical nutrients ...

Sea otters are keystone species in kelp forests. Kelp forests rely on the top-down pressure sea otters exert via predation on sea urchins. By controlling the sea urchin population, they help manage ...

Beaches stretching from Melkbosstrand to Milnerton are facing a growing issue that is dampening the local experience for both residents and tourists alike. The accumulation of decaying kelp along ...

Lisa Benson cartoon on Democrats’ resistance against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

A skiff used to harvest kelp off Kodiak Island, pictured in 2017. The waters of Southeast Alaska are an ideal environment to grow species ranging from Pacific oysters to ribbon kelp. But growing ...

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“My calendar’s pretty full, but I can squeeze you in between my post-holiday burnout and my midwinter blues.” ...