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Building Local Capacity for Kelp Forest Restoration

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Kelp forests are marine ecosystems along the temperate coastline of Mexico and the USA with significant economic and cultural value. Climate change stressors have caused an 80% reduction in kelp cover in Baja California. Kelp restoration at regional scales is challenging and complex. However, small-scale experiments have shown some success, including urchin culling, kelp transplantation, and reforestation. Under this project, a small kelp forest in Campo Kennedy will be adopted by local and direct users to help design and implement restoration experiments. With the help of Reef Check, we will create a group of monitor divers that include fishers, sport divers, and researchers. The Binational Working Group funds will kick-start an integrative, efficient, long-term, and sustainable restoration effort by organizing meetings, workshops, and diving trips with local fishers and scuba diving clubs.

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