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Kelp Forest Revival: California's Battle Against Ocean Decline

Science Pub: Restoring Coastal Kelp Forests

The Santa Barbara Independent2026.03.28Updated 8d ago
Science Pub: Restoring Coastal Kelp Forests

In 1983, El Niño scoured the seabed off the Central Coast, displacing rocks that previously anchored Giant Kelp. Human-made barriers

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El Niño devastated California's central coast kelp forests in 1983, destroying critical marine ecosystems. Scientists and conservationists are now installing human-made barriers to restore Giant Kelp habitats and rebuild these vital underwater forests that support diverse marine life.

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