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ABOUT THE REPORT AND MAP Kelp forests depend on the right conditions, including the presence of cold waters, adequate currents, and the right salinity, light, and nutrient availability. Conditions have been changing in the Salish Sea due to climate change, and simply restoring kelp where it was known to occur may not work in the future. To understand where kelp restoration is likely to be successful,… Read more »
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ABOUT THE HANDBOOK The purpose of this handbook is to facilitate kelp biobanking in BC. The comprehensive document provides relevant background information on kelp biology, and outlines step-by-step traditional culture-based protocols and more and novel cryopreservation techniques, and what is needed for developing a kelp biobank. The document also provides additional resources to support the execution of these procedures and makes recommendations for the development of… Read more »
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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 study 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 »
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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 »
