Kelp forests are underwater thickets of algae that keep the world’s oceans rich with biodiversity. And scientists just ...

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California’s iconic underwater bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them ...

California volunteer divers are taking part in a pilot project to crush purple urchins, which have contributed to the destruction of 96% of the state's bull kelp forests.

The fight for California’s other iconic forest Volunteers, divers and scientists use direct intervention, kelp nurseries to try and save the rapidly disappearing ocean vegetation ...

The forests can also store atmospheric carbon. Over the past decade, a majority of kelp forests off the coast of Northern California were destroyed.

Divers smash urchins to save California kelp forests CASPAR BEACH, Calif. >> A welding hammer strapped to her wrist, Joy Hollenback slipped on blue fins and swam into the churning, chilly Pacific ...

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California's iconic bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them may be helping.

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...

After purple urchins helped nearly wipe out 96% of California's iconic underwater bull kelp forests over a six-year span, biologists say they are seeing promising signs that efforts to save them ...