Resource Category: Kelp

ABOUT THE DOCUMENT AND WEBINAR The Coastal Watershed Institute (‘CWI’) has led research on kelp forests, forage fish, salmon, and zooplankton studies for upwards of 30 years. In this protocol document, CWI’s techniques and advice for conducting surveys that studying the dynamics of fish in kelp forests are outlined in a practical way to empower users to conduct their own surveys. Special sections discuss the how… Read more »

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Our third and largest Symposium was held in Victoria in February 2025 and focused on kelp. The two days of talks and discussions were led by PSF kelp biologist Dr. Liam Coleman and covered themes of habitat extent, stressors, and the latest restoration techniques being trialed. Restoring kelp in a time of warming waters poses real challenges, however, passionate researchers and practitioners are… Read more »