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Discussions also highlighted Indigenous partnerships, socio-impacts, and the role of seaweed in coastal ecosystems.\n\nOn the day before, the Kelp Forest Alliance introduced an [open-access global database](https://kelpforestalliance.com/restoration-projects), allowing the sharing of insights into restoration projects worldwide. This platform aims to accelerate kelp restoration by enabling the exchange of successful practices and failures among diverse stakeholders.\n\n[**Quote:**](https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/pt-br/node/4854) “Talking to people, we found that they would be exceptionally passionate about their local kelp forest but they weren’t sure how to seek expert advice or connect with people from different backgrounds.”\nAaron Eger – Kelp Forest Alliance\n\nThe [Kelp Forest Alliance](https://kelpforestalliance.com/) also established a community hub, fostering collaboration among individuals, communities, organisations, and experts in kelp forest restoration. 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Find yourself lost amongst the golden swaying branches of the kelp and reimagine your relationship with the ocean.\n\nSet on a hectare of spectacular harbourside ex-industrial and now heritage listed site, [The Coal Loader](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/event/627/kelp-forest-photo-awards-exhibition) is an intricate mesh of history, culture, industry, nature and community in North Sydney.\n\n**Open daily from 10am to 3pm, Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 July. 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This talk will discuss our findings. \n\n**Can genetics help giant kelp survive heat stress?**: Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is a vital species facing threats from climate change. It plays an important role in marine ecosystems and is harvested for uses like alginate production, fertilizers, and animal feed. As kelp farming expands, maintaining diverse genetic resources is essential for both conservation and industry. We studied how 204 strains of giant kelp from Southern California respond to heat stress using genetic analysis and fluorescence imaging. A new method was developed to monitor chlorophyll changes and sub-cellular effects from temperatures between 21°C and 27°C. Results showed kelp's heat tolerance is limited, with severe damage occurring at 27°C. Some strains with better heat tolerance also produced more biomass when grown in warm water. Genetic analysis revealed key genes involved in stress response, which could help guide kelp conservation and farming efforts.\n\n**Monitoring Kelp Forest Ecosystems**: The Kelp Forest Alliance and Ocean Wise have created a guidebook to provide an overview of the different methodologies for monitoring kelp forest ecosystems, provide instructions for restoration practitioners and stewards of kelp forests. Any project that monitors kelp forest ecosystems should find this guide to be a valuable resource to track the extent, health,and associated benefits of kelp forests. As the field grows, the standardized approaches described here will help information sharing, synthesis studies, andthe communication of the benefits of kelp forestecosystems. 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