Discovery Speaker Series: Restoring Kelp Forests

Kelp forests are one of the most productive habitats on the planet. They provide food and shelter for a variety of important species and help mitigate the impacts of climate change. In South Puget Sound, 80% of bull kelp has been lost in the last 50 years. Jodie Toft, Deputy Director, and Aurora Oceguera, Habitat Lab Technician from PSRF will give us an overview about kelp restoration efforts in Puget Sound, including seed banking. Zachary Randell, Research Scientist at the Seattle Aquarium, will take us below the surface to see how Remotely Operated Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence are being used to monitor kelp forests.