Restoration Objective:
The objective of restoration was to re-establish ecosystem services provided by kelp forests, particularly fisheries production. Currently testing Hand harvest of urchin by commercial divers + urchin trapping as a kelp forest restoration tool.
Site Selection Criteria:
Sites were selected that had historically hosted kelp populations.
Cause Of Decline:
Overgrazing by sea urchins + Marine Heat Wave led to the decline of macroalgae populations.
Key Reasons For Decline:
Overgrazing
Climate Change
Imbalance
Multiple
Ocean warming
Organisations:
Reef Check is a non-profit organization leading citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide.
