The Race to Restore Kelp: How Scientists Are Working to Restore California's Kelp Forests

The recent surge in interest for restoring kelp forests in California has created a confusing and crowded landscape to navigate. Additionally, most existing resources are in the form of formal reports or journal articles, both of which rely heavily on specific terminology and can be physically locked behind a paywall. It is therefore unreasonable to assume interested members of the public and policy makers can reliably access or understand the intricacies of the kelp restoration landscape. To address these gaps, this project develops a multimedia web-based resource that provides unique access to kelp restoration projects happening in California. Through photos, videos, audio and maps, users can interact with the StoryMap and learn directly from stakeholders and learn how they are using various methodologies to restore kelp in California.See media created for this project here:https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d35a011b5dd747b89d4d94d324e62693