Restoration Projects
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Restoration Project
Organisation
Aarhus University
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Remediated Water PollutionReasons:
Water PollutionIn addition, coastal ecosystems affected by eutrophication may become more sensitive to other pressures such as climate change and fishery...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to test the effect of kelp on the abundance, composition and spatial distribution of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Alpha Hydraulic Engineering Consultants Co
Species:
Saccharina japonicaMethodologies:
Culled Sea Urchins - Manual, Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingUrchin removals were conducted to improve local fishing grounds, and to test the effect of urchin removals on restoration of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Bay Foundation
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThis project aimed to restore kelp forests to rocky reefs to improve the biomass and productivity associated with rocky reefs....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Bay Foundation
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThis project aimed to restore kelp forests to rocky reefs to improve the biomass and productivity associated with rocky reefs....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Bay Foundation
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThis project aimed to restore kelp forests to rocky reefs to improve the biomass and productivity associated with rocky reefs....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Bay Foundation
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThis project aimed to restore kelp forests to rocky reefs to improve the biomass and productivity associated with rocky reefs....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Bay Foundation
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThis project aimed to restore kelp forests to rocky reefs to improve the biomass and productivity associated with rocky reefs....
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to Increasing Ecosystem Services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleThe purpose of this reef was to (1) provide shelter, forage, nesting and nursery areas for fishes and invertebrates; (2)...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to Increasing Ecosystem Services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyrifera, MultipleMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Genetic Selection - Temperature Tolerance, Transplanted On LinesReasons:
MultipleThe aims of this study were to determine: (i) the practicality of man-made reefs in southern California waters, (ii) the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Quicklime, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleRestoration was undertaken to restore a historical kelp bed.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to Increasing Ecosystem Services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to Increasing Ecosystem Services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyrifera, MultipleMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Excluded Grazers, Transplanted On LinesReasons:
MultipleThe aims of this study were to determine: (i) the practicality of man-made reefs in southern California waters, (ii) the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleMBPAR was created primarily to enhance fishing opportunities for recreational anglers.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleThe purpose of this reef was to (1) provide shelter, forage, nesting and nursery areas for fishes and invertebrates; (2)...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleThe purpose of this reef was to (1) provide shelter, forage, nesting and nursery areas for fishes and invertebrates; (2)...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to increase ecosystem services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleThis experiment was conducted to assess the true value of artificial reefs, which are installed to improve the abundance of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to increase ecosystem services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to increase ecosystem services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration was to increase ecosystem services.
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyrifera, MultipleMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Excluded Grazers, Transplanted On LinesReasons:
MultipleThe aims of this study were to determine: (i) the practicality of man-made reefs in southern California waters, (ii) the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Católica del Norte
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults, Urchin DeterrentReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to determine the effects of artificial plants on the density of 3 sea urchin...
Restoration Project
Organisation
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
Physical DisturbanceThe Pendleton Artificial Reef (PAR) was built to determine the potential of artificial reefs for mitigating or compensating for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Centre Oceanogràfic de les Balears
Species:
Cystoseira barbata, Cystoseira crinita, Cystoseira spinosaMethodologies:
Reduced Heavy Metal Pollution, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was (1) to provide the first experimental evidence on the effect of pollution on Cystoseira...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Competitor Clearing, Dispersed Propagules Into the Water, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
HeatwaveThe objective of this study was to test whether giant kelp forests in southern Baja California, Mexico could be restored...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Chiba University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of the present study was to determine whether large sporophytes originating from Nabeta Bay would turn into small...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Chiba University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of the present study was to determine whether large sporophytes originating from Nabeta Bay would turn into small...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Chiba University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to determine whether short stipe sporophytes of E. cava growing in warm waters in...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Species:
Sargassum siliquastrumMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults, Transplanted Juveniles, Urchin CageReasons:
OvergrazingIn order to prove the cause–effect relationship between sea urchin density and formation of barren ground, a caging experiment was...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Chonnam National University
Species:
Sargassum fulvellumMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone Blocks, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleRestoration of seaweed beds is desirable as the loss of seaweed beds results in the decline of fishery resources and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Cleanwave Foundation [MedGardens]
Reasons:
UrbanisationValidation and improvement of passive and active restoration methodologies for Cystoseira s.l. before scaling up to other sites in the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Cleanwave Foundation [MedGardens]
Reasons:
Urbanisation, Increased turbidity, Water PollutionValidation of restoration methodologies for the recruitment enhancement of Cystoseira s.l. before scaling up to other sites in the Balearic...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Deakin University
Species:
Hormosira banksiiMethodologies:
Cleared Turf Algae, Spore Bag SeedingReasons:
Water PollutionThis study tested hypotheses associated with the model that H. banksii assemblages and coralline turfs are alternative stable states whereby...
Restoration Project
Organisation
East Sea Regional Fisheries Research Institute
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this study was to determine the optimal plant size and timing for transplantation of E. cava seed-stock...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research Agency Japan
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Installed Floating Lines with Adults AttachedReasons:
MultipleResearchers aimed to generate seaweed forests (particularly Sargassum) using drifting thalli and seedling production techniques, which have been developed through...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of reducing C. rodgersii density in barrens on the size...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Removal, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingAt Hope Island, preliminary short term trial clearings of urchin from barrens resulted in little recovery of macroalgal vegetation. It...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Manual, Sea Urchin Removal - FisheryReasons:
Overgrazing1) Protect abalone production from key reef locations. 2) Prevent further loss of abalone habitat at key reef locations. 3) Recover recently...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of reducing C. rodgersii density in barrens on the size...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of reducing C. rodgersii density in barrens on the size...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Removal, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingAt Hope Island, preliminary short term trial clearings of urchin from barrens resulted in little recovery of macroalgal vegetation. It...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Removal, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingAt Hope Island, preliminary short term trial clearings of urchin from barrens resulted in little recovery of macroalgal vegetation. It...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
Overgrazing1) Protect abalone production from key reef locations. 2) Prevent further loss of abalone habitat at key reef locations. 3) Recover recently...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Dispersed Propagules Onto SubstrateReasons:
Physical DisturbanceThis study reports on the restoration of seaweed beds using management-free methods, to help conserve the natural ecosystem.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Manual, Sea Urchin Removal - FisheryReasons:
Overgrazing1) Protect abalone production from key reef locations. 2) Prevent further loss of abalone habitat at key reef locations. 3) Recover recently...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australia
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Removal, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingAt Hope Island, preliminary short term trial clearings of urchin from barrens resulted in little recovery of macroalgal vegetation. It...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Fullerton University
Species:
Silvetia compressaMethodologies:
Excluded Grazers, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleSilvetia is an important species in the intertidal zone as it provides food and shelter for many species and is...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Get Inspired
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of these restoration efforts was to remove urchins in order to restore giant kelp habitat for environmental purposes,...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Get Inspired
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Sea Urchins, Spore Bag Seeding, Transplanted AdultsThis project aimed to restore historical giant kelp forests (Macrocystis pyrifera), educate students and the general public about the importance...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Get Inspired
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore and sustain giant kelp habitat along the 300 miles of the Southern...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Get Inspired
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Sea Urchins, Spore Bag Seeding, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore and sustain giant kelp habitat along the 300 miles of the Southern...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Goleta Bay
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - StoneReasons:
Ocean warmingThe primary goal of the Goleta Bay kelp anchor study was to determine if it is feasible to use this...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Independent
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Seeded RopesReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of this study was to restore Nereocystis in order to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services and provide social...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Institute of Marine Research Norway
Species:
Saccharina latissimaMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
UnspecifiedThis study developed and tested 'green gravel' with the aim of improving kelp forest restoration techniques. Restoring reefs using green...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Ishinomaki Senshu University
Species:
Undaria pinnatifidaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of this study was to reduce grazing pressure of sea urchins in barrens to allow U. pinnatifida restoration.
Restoration Project
Organisation
JFE R&D Corporation
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to observe the growth of Ecklonia cava on Marine Blocks and ordinary concrete blocks, and to survey...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Jeju National Univerisity
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Excluded GrazersReasons:
MultipleSites were selected with existing urchin barrens (beophwan).
Restoration Project
Organisation
Jeju National Univerisity
Species:
Ecklonia stoloniferaMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of restoration was to Improving Methodologies, technology and methods and Answering Scientific Questions.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Kagoshima University
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
UnspecifiedThis study examined the successional change in macroalgae biomass on an artificial reef. It also tested the competitive relationship between...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Korea Fisheries Resources Agency (FIRA)
Species:
Ecklonia bicyclis, Ecklonia cava, Ecklonia stolonifera, Sargassum fulvellumMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Removed Sea Urchins, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleSeaweed forest restoration has been undertaken by FIRA to restore barren grounds and to enhance coastal productivity, species diversity and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Sungkyunkwan University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Seeded RopesReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to test which seaweed transplantation method most effectively reduced herbivory from sea urchins and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Sungkyunkwan University
Species:
Sargassum horneriMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Blocks, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration was to Improving Methodologies, technology and methods and Answering Scientific Questions.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Kyushu University
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Enriched Water with Added Nutrients, Transplanted AdultsThe aim of this study was to produce a new type of artificial reef to grow seaweeds and provide habitat...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Spore Bag Seeding, Transplanted Adults and Juveniles, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Adult and Juvenile Transplants, Cleared Competitors, Transplanted Adults and Juveniles, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults and Juveniles, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
HeatwaveKelp beds are extremely important habitats, providing space, shelter, and forage for many invertebrates and fish. The decline of the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Cleared Competitors, Transplanted Adults and Juveniles, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Adult and Juvenile Transplants, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Adult and Juvenile Transplants, Urchin RemovalReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Stone, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
HeatwaveKelp beds are extremely important habitats, providing space, shelter, and forage for many invertebrates and fish. The decline of the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
MBC Aquatic
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
HeatwaveThe aim of restoration was to reseed kelps where they had exhibited little or no recovery in order to improve...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Marine Forests of Peru
Reasons:
MultipleThe forests of Eisenia cokeri are distributed in continuous patches of high densities along the north-central Peruvian coast (Ancash region)....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Moss Landing Marine Laboratory
Species:
Fucus gardneriMethodologies:
Hot Pressure Water CleaningReasons:
Water PollutionThe objective of this study was to determine the effects of the 'Exxon Valdez' oil spill and clean-up efforts on...
Restoration Project
Organisation
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this study was to develop new technologies for transplanting kelp seedlings (Ecklonia cava) to artificial reefs in...
Restoration Project
Organisation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Physical DisturbancePendleton Artificial Reef was constructed to determine if man-made reefs could be used to address a possible loss of kelp...
Restoration Project
Organisation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
Ocean warmingThis artificial reef was installed to determine whether an artificial reef could be designed to encourage algal development that provides...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Nippon Tetrapod Co.
Species:
Ecklonia bicyclis, Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of this study was to determine if tetrapods used to protect ports and coastal structures can act as...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Norwegian Institute of Water Resources (NIVA)
Species:
Saccharina latissimaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Excluded GrazersReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of restoration was to establish a new substrate/habitat on a sandy bottom outside a sea urchin barren for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Norwegian Institute of Water Resources (NIVA)
Species:
Saccharina latissimaMethodologies:
Excluded Grazers, Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to investigate whether kelp may recover if the abundance of urchins is reduced in a...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Oceans Program for The Nature Conservancy California
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
Overgrazing, Climate Change, Heatwave, ImbalanceThe objective of restoration was to re-establish ecosystem services provided by kelp forests, particularly fisheries production. Currently testing Hand harvest of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Oceans Program for The Nature Conservancy California
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThe objective of restoration was to re-establish ecosystem services provided by kelp forests, particularly fisheries production. Currently, urchin trapping and recreational...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Oceans Program for The Nature Conservancy California
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
Overgrazing, Climate Change, Imbalance, Multiple, Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration was to re-establish ecosystem services provided by kelp forests, particularly fisheries production. Currently testing Hand harvest of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Operation Crayweed
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was to use genomics to determine the influence of transplant donor site on the success...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Operation Crayweed
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was to use genomics to determine the influence of transplant donor site on the success...
Restoration Project
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was to use genomics to determine the influence of transplant donor site on the success...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Operation Crayweed
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was to use genomics to determine the influence of transplant donor site on the success...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Orange County
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the Water, Removed All Grazers, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleResearchers developed a number of aquacultural techniques for Macrocystis cultivation in order to reverse trends of deterioration
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pacific Shellfish Institute
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
Physical DisturbanceThis artificial reef was installed to mitigate the loss of intertidal rearing habitat caused by development of a large marina.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Parks Canada Gwaii Haanas
Species:
Laminaria spp., Nereocystis luetkeana, Pterygophora sp.Methodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Manual, Sea Urchin Removal - FisheryReasons:
Overgrazing, Predator loss, Climate ChangeProject team aimed to restore kelps to enhance the marine health of kelp forests along 3 kilometres of coast in...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Species:
Lessonia nigrescensMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to address the loss of L. nigrescens by assessing its capacity for restoration. This study reports the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Port Metro Vancouver
Species:
Laminaria saccharina, Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
Physical DisturbanceEight reef structures were created as habitat compensation for recent expansions of the Deltaport container Terminal between 2007 and 2009.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Puget Sound Restoration Fund
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Seeded RopesReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this study was to Improving Methodologies & possibly ameliorate climate change conditions (ocean acidification).
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pukyong National University
Species:
Ecklonia kurome, Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Spore Bag SeedingReasons:
MultipleThe objective of restoration efforts was to regenerate kelp beds, which are not only commercially important in themselves but also...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pukyong National University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to test the effectiveness of pyramid-shaped artificial reefs in promoting regrowth of kelp forests, in order to...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pusan National University
Species:
Ecklonia cava, Ecklonia stoloniferaMethodologies:
Transplanted On LinesReasons:
HarvestThis study aimed to estimate the amount of carbon sequestered by seaweeds, with the view of promoting the use of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pusan National University
Species:
Sargassum horneri, Undaria pinnatifidaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleAs part of an effort to evaluate structural and functional recovery of created and restored habitat, the macroalgal community and...
Restoration Project
This work addressed the following questions: 1a) Can commercial divers be coordinated to reduce urchins to target densities (< 2 urchins/m2)...
Restoration Project
Address the following questions:
1a) Can commercial divers be coordinated to reduce urchins to target densities (< 2 urchins/m2) and maintain...
Restoration Project
Organisation
San Diego State University
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Onto Substrate, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThis study examined and compared different approaches to restoring bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) populations. It tested the hypotheses that outplanted...
Restoration Project
Organisation
San Diego State University
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed CompetitorsReasons:
HeatwaveThis study examined sites post disturbance and conducted field manipulations to investigate factors driving temporal variability in the southern limit...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Shanghai Ocean University
Species:
Sargassum vachellianumMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThis study conducted breeding of S. vachellianum from wild populations in order to produce seedlings on artificial reeds, and aid...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Shizuoka Prefecture
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Seeded Blocks, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Overgrazing, Sedimentation, Increased turbidityThe restoration objective was to restore the abalone fishery that declined following kelp forest loss
Restoration Project
Organisation
Soon Chun Hyang University
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Onto SubstrateReasons:
MultipleThis study investigated the germling and growth efficacy of encapsulated zygotes of the brown alga Sargassum fulvellum, which plays an...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Southern California Edison
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Herbivorous Fish, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleResearchers developed a number of aquacultural techniques for Macrocystis cultivation in order to reverse trends of deterioration
Restoration Project
Organisation
Southern California Marine Institute
Reasons:
Water Pollution, SedimentationThis restoration project will fulfill the objective of the NOAA Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP) to restore fish and the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Species:
Cystoseira amentaceaMethodologies:
Excluded Grazers, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to determine 1) the variation in the abundance of germlings during all the outplanting steps; 2) the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Species:
Cystoseira amentaceaMethodologies:
Excluded Grazers, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to determine 1) the variation in the abundance of germlings during all the outplanting steps; 2) the...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Sungkyunkwan University
Species:
Ecklonia bicyclisMethodologies:
Removed All Grazers, Transplanted AdultsThe aim of this study was to Answering Scientific Questions, Improving Methodologies and enhance biodiversity.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Sungkyunkwan University
Species:
Ecklonia cavaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial ReefThe aim of this study was to Improving Methodologies, technology and methods and Answering Scientific Questions.
Restoration Project
Organisation
The University of Tokyo
Species:
Saccharina japonicaMethodologies:
Fertilize With An Iron Humus MixReasons:
UnspecifiedResearchers evaluated the continuous effects of iron fertilisation on seaweed restoration, by comparing the changes in seaweed bed distributions with...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Tohoku University
Species:
Saccharina japonica, Saccharina religiosaMethodologies:
Nutrient Enrichment, Removed Sea Urchins, Seeded Blocks, Seeded RopesReasons:
UnspecifiedThis study tested the hypothesis that, in the Sea of Japan off southwestern Hokkaido, recruitment and production of Saccharina japonica...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Enriched Water with Added Nutrients, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThis study outlines the effects of using DSCM blocks to enhance algal growth, in order to improve restoration outcomes for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Austral de Chile
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Spore Bag Seeding, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
HarvestStudies on Macrocystis population dynamics, management, and restoration techniques are not only important for ecological aspects, but also crucial for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Austral de Chile
Species:
Lessonia spp.Methodologies:
Reduced Heavy Metal Pollution, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to explore new restoration techniques for Macrocystis and Lessonia in order to develop fishermen-feasible techniques with a...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Species:
Lessonia nigrescensMethodologies:
Removed CompetitorsReasons:
HeatwaveThis study aimed to determine biotic factors that may be limiting local recolonisation of Lessonia along the northern Chilean coast....
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Católica del Norte
Species:
Lessonia nigrescensMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the WaterReasons:
HarvestThis study aimed to repopulate areas of the intertidal with Lessonia in order to increase production for commercial harvests and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Católica del Norte
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dettered Sea Urchins, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe study evaluated whether artificial plants could be used for protection and restoration of giant kelp forests in southern California.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad Católica del Norte
Species:
Lessonia nigrescensMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the Water, Seeded with Kelp Blades, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
HarvestThis study aimed to repopulate areas of the intertidal with Lessonia in order to increase production for commercial harvests and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad de Atacama
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Seeded LinesReasons:
HarvestThis study evaluated changes in the community composition in new kelp habitat established on artificial reefs in barren grounds (as...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad de Chile
Species:
Lessonia spicataMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
HarvestThe objective of this study was to improve methodologies, technology and methods.
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad de Chile
Species:
Lessonia BerteroanaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
HarvestThis study evaluated whether chimeric kelps exhibit higher genetic diversity and increased fitness compared to genetically homogenous plants. Higher genetic...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universidad de Los Lagos
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Ceramic, Added Substrate - Generic, Added Substrate - Shells, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
HarvestThis study assessed different substrata for M. pyrifera settlement sporophytes in a hatchers, and assessed success in the field for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universitat de Girona
Species:
Cystoseira barbataMethodologies:
Seeded Blocks, Spore Bag Seeding, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThe main objective of this study was to experimentally test non-destructive restoration methods that can lead to the establishment of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Adelaide
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Turf RemovalReasons:
Experimental RemovalThis study tested the hypothesis that rates of canopy recovery are substantially less in turf-dominated habitats relative to canopy-dominated landscapes....
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Alaska
Species:
Fucus gardneriMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Onto Substrate, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aims of this study were to determine the geographic extent of regions showing slow recovery, determine the factors causing...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Auckland
Reasons:
OvergrazingEvaluate sea urchin removal as a tool for restoration
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Barcelona
Species:
Treptacantha elegansMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Manual, Spore Bag SeedingReasons:
OvergrazingThis study tested the success of active revegetation techniques as a tool to promote functional and productive Treptacantha elegans forests...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Bologna
Species:
Cystoseira barbataMethodologies:
Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to determine the loss and scale of degradation of Cytoseira using historical data. It also used clearing...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Bologna
Species:
Cystoseira barbataMethodologies:
Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to determine the loss and scale of degradation of Cytoseira using historical data. It also used clearing...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Bologna
Species:
Cystoseira barbataMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThe main goal of this experiment was to test the feasibility of enhancing fragmented communities of C. barbata by transplantation...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Davis
Species:
Pelvetiopsis limitataMethodologies:
Excluded GrazersReasons:
Experimental RemovalThe objective of this study was to assess how herbivore density interacts with algae species richness to influence recovery rates...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - Temperature Tolerance, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Culled Sea Urchins - Quicklime, Dispersed Propagules Into Water, Sea Urchin Culling - Quicklime, Transplanted Adults, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - QuicklimeReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of liming on urchin control, and to test possible harmful...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Onto Substrate, Fish Culling, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the WaterReasons:
Ocean warmingThe aim of this study was to test several hypotheses on mass culture dispersal and aid Macrocystis regeneration.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Quicklime, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of liming on urchin control, and to test possible harmful...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleTransplantation experiments were carried out to determine whether planting kelps in sandy bottomed sites would attract animals generally found on...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - QuicklimeReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of liming on urchin control, and to test possible harmful...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the WaterReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Dispersed Propagules Onto SubstrateReasons:
MultipleDevelopmental reefs were designed to improve sport fishing and to provide substrate for the establishment of giant kelp and associated...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Urchin Culling - QuicklimeReasons:
OvergrazingRestoration was undertaken to restore a historical kelp bed.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - Manual, Sea Urchin Culling - QuicklimeReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of liming on urchin control, and to test possible harmful...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - QuicklimeReasons:
OvergrazingRestoration was undertaken to restore a historical kelp bed.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Dispersed Propagules Into the Water, Genetic Selection - Temperature Tolerance, Removed Sea Urchins, Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults, Urchin RemovalReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Institute of Marine Science
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Culled Sea Urchins - Manual, Dispersed Propagules Onto Substrate, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value. This site...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Genoa
Species:
Cystoseira amentaceaMethodologies:
Transplanted JuvenilesReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to apply the ex situ technique (outplanting) to midlittoral C. amentacea var. stricta, assessing...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Maine
Species:
Saccharina spp.Methodologies:
Urchin FisheryReasons:
Predator lossThis study aimed to examine feedback mechanisms and alternate stable states in kelp ecosystems in Maine, USA. Specifically, it looked...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of New South Wales
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Remediated Water Pollution, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThis experiment was conducted to determine whether Sydney's rocky shores are now suitable for the survival and recruitment of crayweed,...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of New South Wales
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Remediated Water Pollution, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThis experiment was conducted to determine whether Sydney's rocky shores are now suitable for the survival and recruitment of crayweed,...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of New South Wales
Species:
Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Genetic Selection - General Fitness, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionThe aim of this study was to use genomics to determine the influence of transplant donor site on the success...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Oslo
Species:
Laminaria saccharinaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
OvergrazingThe general goals of this research were to study aspects of community stability of a sea urchin-dominated barren state and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Salento
Species:
Cystoseira spp.Methodologies:
Sea Urchin Culling - ManualReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of large-scale urchin culling in reducing herbivore pressure on disturbed...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of California Santa Cruz
Species:
Fucus spp.Methodologies:
Removed Oil, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionDue to their low dispersal, fucoids naturally recover slowly following disturbances. Because of this, restoration has been advocated as a...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Southern California
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Remediated Water Pollution, Seeded RopesReasons:
MultipleThe giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera has considerable ecological and economic value, as it provides habitat and food for valuable marine...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Sydney
Species:
Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
UnspecifiedResearchers conducted an experimental manipulation to test whether the effects of grazing by Centrostephanus rodgersii were linearly related to density.
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of restoration was to improve Macrocystis pyrifera beds in Tasmania, as they are thought to be declining, and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Ecklonia radiata, Phyllospora comosaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of the range-extending sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii on reef habitat...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
MultipleMethodologies:
Seeded Blocks, Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThis study aimed to identify factors responsible for the persistence of barrens created by H. erythrogramma in Tasmania, by assessing...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Cystophora spp., Macrocystis pyrifera, Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this paper was to critically test the effect of H. erythrogramma on macroalgal habitat when the sea...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Cystophora spp., Macrocystis pyrifera, Sargassum spp.Methodologies:
Excluded Grazers, Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this paper was to critically test the effect of H. erythrogramma on macroalgal habitat when the sea...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to determine whether the introduced seaweed Undaria pinnatifida is preventing re-establishment of String Kelp...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to determine whether the introduced seaweed Undaria pinnatifida is preventing re-establishment of String Kelp...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThis study aimed to explore how the resilience and stability of E. radiata habitats is influenced by habitat degradation Specifically...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to determine whether the introduced seaweed Undaria pinnatifida is preventing re-establishment of String Kelp...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Removed Competitors, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this study was to determine whether the introduced seaweed Undaria pinnatifida is preventing re-establishment of String Kelp...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Tasmania
Species:
Macrocystis pyriferaMethodologies:
Seeded Lines, Transplanted Adults and JuvenilesReasons:
Ocean warmingThe objective of this project was to restore Macrocystis pyrifera in Tasmania, as it is thought to be declining and...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Universita' di Trieste
Species:
Cystoseira barbata, Cystoseira compressaMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThis experiment was conducted to test the feasibility of restoring natural coastal Cystoseira sp. beds that have been destroyed or...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Washington
Species:
Fucus gardneriMethodologies:
Removed OilReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to determine the mechanisms behind changes in cover at spill-disturbed sites that were dramatic and synchronous across...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Washington
Species:
Fucus gardneriMethodologies:
Removed OilReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to determine the mechanisms behind changes in cover at spill-disturbed sites that were dramatic and synchronous across...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Washington
Species:
Fucus gardneriMethodologies:
Removed OilReasons:
Water PollutionThis study aimed to determine the mechanisms behind changes in cover at spill-disturbed sites that were dramatic and synchronous across...
Restoration Project
Organisation
University of Western Australia
Species:
Ecklonia radiataMethodologies:
Transplanted AdultsReasons:
OvergrazingThis study tested the efficacy of bubble curtains as an exclusion device for herbivorous fishes. Specifically, it asked whether changes...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Università di Sassari
Species:
Cystoseira brachycarpaMethodologies:
Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of harvesting commercial P. lividus on the shift between barren and Cytoseira bed...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis
Species:
Cystoseira amentaceaMethodologies:
Remediated Water Pollution, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
Water PollutionSince natural restoration of C. amentacea var. stricta has never occurred despite water treatment, this study aimed to develop a...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Vancouver Island University
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Seeded Ropes, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to form self-sustaining N. luetkeana kelp forests within study sites, and provide habitat for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Vancouver Island University
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Seeded Ropes, Transplanted AdultsReasons:
MultipleThe aim of this study was to form self-sustaining N. luetkeana kelp forests within study sites, and provide habitat for...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Vital Kelp
Species:
Nereocystis luetkeanaMethodologies:
Adult and Juvenile TransplantsReasons:
Overgrazing, Imbalance, Ocean warming, Water PollutionWe are motivated to restore floating canopy forming bull kelp because we remember it here in our lifetime of living...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Wonkwang University
Species:
Silvetia siliquosaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults, Transplanted On LinesReasons:
HarvestRestoration of Silvetia siliquosa is highly desirable due to its high ecological and economic importance in Korea. The aim of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Wonkwang University
Species:
Silvetia siliquosaMethodologies:
Transplanted Adults, Transplanted On LinesReasons:
HarvestRestoration of Silvetia siliquosa is highly desirable due to its high ecological and economic importance in Korea. The aim of...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Yantai University
Species:
Sargassum thunbergiiMethodologies:
Added Substrate - Artificial Reef, Dispersed Propagules Into the WaterReasons:
MultipleGiven the essential function of macroalgal beds on rocky shores, much attention has been focused on effective methods to restore...
Restoration Project
Organisation
Alpha Hydraulic Engineering Consultants Co
Species:
Saccharina japonicaMethodologies:
Sea Urchin RemovalReasons:
OvergrazingThe aim of this paper was to trial removal of sea urchins from a barren to investigate potential use as...
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