Kelp Science

Mohammad Sedarat‘s Ph.D. work:

Here’s the kelp restoration research happening now in the Smith Lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.

Image: Jenny Adler

health.

Uncovering the Impact of Climate Change on Kelp Health:

How do rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, affect the health and dynamics of kelp beds in San Diego?

Image: Jenny Adler

DNA.

Deciphering the Genetic Role in Thermal Response:

Do genetic variations in San Diego kelp beds impact their ability to withstand ocean warming?

Image: Jenny Adler

Stress.

Unveiling Embryonic Thermal Tolerance:

How do microscopic life stages of kelp respond to ocean heat waves?

Can we preserve kelp diversity before the next heatwave?

Image: Pichaya Lertvilai

Growth.

Assessing Field Survival of Kelp Transplants:

How do transplanted kelp fare in new environments and is there a link to their thermal tolerance?

Image: Michael Borchard