Halfway through my Environmental Science degree at Open University and after five years of weekly beach cleanups, I wanted to do more for the oceans and wildlife.
After extensive research, I decided to focus on rewilding the coastline near my home by restoring kelp forests that once thrived there. Previously, trawler fishing had devastated the kelp beds and mussel beds, leading to a significant loss in biodiversity. Fortunately, trawler fishing has been banned for three years, but the ecosystem still suffers.
Kelp forests are crucial habitats, supporting a wide range of marine life, including fish, lobsters, seals, dolphins, and birds. They provide food, nursery spaces, and protection from predators and storms. Restoring these forests can help bring back wildlife to the area.
Kelp also plays a significant role in combating climate change, absorbing up to 20 times more carbon dioxide per acre than terrestrial forests and outperforming all other marine plants in carbon sequestration.
Our project is in its early stages, and we are just a small team of environmentalists, scientists, and ocean advocates working to make a difference.
Please support our efforts and join us in caring for marine life.
1 Hastings Pier
2 Kelp Growth
3 Kelp Forests
4 Kelp On The Rocks
5 Kelp Growing In The Tanks
6 Successful Kelp Growth
7 Little Baby Kelps
8 Microscopic Kelp Growth
9 Close Up Kelp
10 The Local Coastline
11 Microscope View
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