Earlier this fall, I was awarded an Ocean Action Grant by Ocean Wise to set up a gametophyte culturing lab & collect spores from a potentially vulnerable population of Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) for long term bio-banking! #kelp #kelpforest #conservation #restoration #ocean

Earlier this month, BFK ushered in the winter with its first diving contract 🤿 Using the @reeflifesurvey.bsky.social method, we collected biodiversity data for a client & their First Nation partner monitoring kelp / urchin barren dynamics, & also gathered urchin samples
#kelp #kelpforest #urchin

Thrilled to share what I’ve been working on lately: launching @bluefutureskelp.bsky.social! Ever since returning to phycology 5 years ago & researching #kelp restoration, I've been hooked, & I’m grateful to be continuing it in this new capacity. Follow along for updates & more kelpy content 🌊

Introducing Blue Futures Kelp, a new venture to restore kelp forests & advance restoration science in the northeast Pacific Ocean! Based in the unceded territories of Lekwungen peoples (Victoria, BC, Canada). Follow along to learn more!
#kelp #kelpforest #restoration #SalishSea #vanisle