Kelp occupies the subtidal of our shores. In coastal ecosystems, kelp form habitats, providing food and a home for countless species. Their importance in coastal ecosystems is great, as is their commercial value to harvesters. HOWEVER, kelps face a wide range of pressures from harvesting to invasive species and climate change. Rising sea surface temperature (SST) … Continue reading What’s the best way to monitor kelp? The fun/efficiency trade-off
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Remote sensing of kelp: novel methods for mapping and monitoring wild kelp resources
The executive summary from a report for The Crown Estate, piloting novel methods for mapping and monitoring kelp resources in the northeast Atlantic. Executive summary Kelp (Laminariales) are large brown, habitat-forming macroalgal (seaweed) species. Their large biogenic structure and ‘forest-like’ nature provide nursery and feeding grounds for a rich diversity of associated flora and fauna, … Continue reading Remote sensing of kelp: novel methods for mapping and monitoring wild kelp resources
Jurassic Park: Kimmeridge Bay
Following our last successful trip to Lulworth Cove, Dorset, we decided it was worth taking another trip to the Jurassic coast for a second data gathering mission. Last Wednesday (23rd Aug) our team met at ZSL (London Zoo) in the early hours of the morning to collect our transport for the day (Fig 1). We … Continue reading Jurassic Park: Kimmeridge Bay
Seaweeds: a hidden habitat under threat
Follow the final stages of the creation of the seaweed displays in the redeveloped Hintze Hall and hear about some of the latest research from the macroalgal research group, including our recent trip to Lulworth Cove. https://youtu.be/c7OCft9HWgo
A window into the world of seaweeds
Professor Juliet Brodie explains why kelp forests are so important to coastlines all over the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntayalN_2Ss
Taking to Lulworth Cove like a duck to water
Our team, hailing from the Natural History Museum (NHM), Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and University of Bristol, recently took a trip to Lulworth Cove, Dorset on a filming and data gathering mission. The aim of the trip was two-part, to build on existing information for our on-going kelp monitoring project and … Continue reading Taking to Lulworth Cove like a duck to water
Macroalgal Research Group 