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Karlin, Melissa (Faculty Mentor)
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Digital Commons at St. Mary's
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Keywords
Sussex Kelp Recovery Project, Marine conservation, England, Kelp forests, Ocean health, Impacts of commercialized fishing
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Kelp forests are vital to ocean health, they provide habitat, food, and nursery grounds for a variety of marine species. These forests support fisheries, improve water quality, and help to protect coastlines (Eger et al. 2024). The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project is a marine conservation effort aimed at restoring their kelp forests along the Sussex coastline in southern England. This area lost up to 96% of its forests mainly due to the fishing practice trawling. Trawling is used to gather large amounts of fish, while dragging a net at the seafloor (Our history 2026). The main goal of the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project is to restore the kelp forest, and seeks to understand the ecological, social, and economic values of kelp. While ensuring long term benefits for marine biodiversity and coastal communities (Progress & Impact Report 2023).
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San Antonio, Texas
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