Restoration Objective:
The objective of restoration was to re-establish ecosystem services provided by kelp forests, particularly fisheries production. Currently, urchin trapping and recreational urchin removals are being tested for habitat restoration. Voluntary recreational dive log: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrZMmoiJMS4SzI7_1mdk_puvidV3HbeWeXTTg6LdGOC8mA-Q/viewform
Site Selection Criteria:
Sites were selected that had historically hosted kelp populations.
Cause Of Decline:
Overgrazing by sea urchins led to the decline of macroalgae populations.
Key Reasons For Decline:
Overgrazing
Organisations:
Reef Check is a non-profit organization leading citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide.
