Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene pool with many genetic variants circulating. But the path to extinction ...

But at times, they can enable populations to adapt to change. For example, golden kelp (Ecklonia radiata) likes colder water. But in a population, some individuals will have mutations suited for ...

The brown seaweed Ecklonia maxima, commonly referred to as sea bamboo, forms highly productive ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life and deliver numerous ecosystem benefits. Found along ...