Kelp Region
Tasmania
This Kelp Region profile shows the status of its kelp forests, the people and organisations restoring and protecting them, and reported data.
Pledges Status
Committed To The Kelp Forest Challenge:
No
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Global Condition of Kelp Forests
Protected-area coverage of the global kelp biome by region.
Australia - Tasmania
Major decline
Moderate decline
Mixed / partially degraded
Broadly intact
Insufficient evidence
Area Restored Or Protected
Top 4 Area Restored By Species
ha restoredTotal Area Protected
ha protected
Community Statistics
Number of Restoration Projects
How many projects have started or completed restoration efforts within this Region.Related Papers
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Ecosystem Services
Top 4 Genus Restored (Ha):
generaprojects
Threats and Stessors
Expert score for thermal-related pressures on kelp in this region (see report 9.1).
Expert score for nutrient and physical-disturbance pressures on kelp in this region (see report 9.1).
Expert score for trophic-related pressures on kelp in this region (see report 9.1).
Stressor mean score
0
1
2
3
4
5
Expert assessments of stressors contributing to kelp forest decline.
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5.0
Biodiversity
1.5
Carbon Sequestration
2.5
Coastal Protection
4.0
Cultural / Spiritual
5.0
Fisheries
4.5
Recreation / Tourism
2.5
Wild Harvest
Mean score
012345
