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A juvenile giant kelp sways in the foreground, framed by the towering adults behind it—a scene that was once commonplace along Tasmania's coastline.

Over recent decades, Tasmania has lost more than 95% of its giant kelp forests as warming seas and changing ocean conditions have pushed this iconic habitat to the brink. These underwater forests are biodiversity hotspots, providing food, shelter and nursery grounds for countless marine species.

 

Today, each young kelp represents a glimmer of hope. Through restoration projects, kelp cultivation, planting programs and ongoing research, scientists and conservationists are working to rebuild what has been lost. This juvenile is more than just the next generation—it is part of a growing effort to secure a future for Tasmania's giant kelp forests.

Kelp Cathedral

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