Curtin Coastal Ecology Group

Catch Sam in the first episode of Canada’s National Parks discussing the importance of kelp forest ecosystems

Popular science articles

Coral Reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems – The Conservation

Why some of British Columbia’s kelp forests are in more danger than others – The Conversation

The world’s longest marine heatwave upended ocean life across the Pacific – The Conversation

Select media coverage

Coral Reefs: How climate change threatens the hidden diversity of marine ecosystems – Globe & Mail

West coast kelp forests are in hot water but scientific insights might help save our underwater rainforests – National Observer

How urchins and the blob tag-teamed kelp forests – Hakai Magazine

Revive & Restore highlight

Kelp is disappearing from parts of the West Coast. These scientists are trying to save it – CBC News

Marine heatwaves pose ecological threats to the ocean – WBUR Radio

In surprising sign of resilience, some corals can survive long heat waves – Science Magazine

Certain corals can recover from bleaching during long heatwaves – New Scientist

Ecology: Shfting relationships help corals recover from bleaching – Nature Asia

Des populations de coraux survivent mieux au blanchiment sans nuisance humaine – CBC Radio Canada

Where did kelp come from? – Hakai

Redwoods of the sea reveal fundamental growth patterns for photosynthesis – Science Magazine

UBC researchers study ocean stress on seaweeds – Globe & Mail

UWA World Ocean’s Day research highlight

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Forrest Research Foundation highlight of Sam’s research

Check out the BMSC Climate Action Series episode on kelp forest ecosystems

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