Politics & Government
Work Has Begun to Restore Kelp Forests
The goal is to remove urchins and help bring back kelp plants to the area.
A large-scale restoration project to restore kelp off the Palos Verdes peninsula has begun.
The goal is to restore kelp forests in a specific area where there has been a 75 percent loss of kelp.
Divers, researchers and local non-profits are all expected to participate in the project, which is being led by the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation.
As part of their work, they will be removing urchins from under water urchin barrens. Removing the urchins will help kelp plants grow in the area, according to researchers.
The project is being funded by the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program (MSRP), which consists of six federal and state agencies as part of its plan to restore fish habitat in southern California.
Editor's Note: This post has been changed from its original version.
