Transplanted kelp forests reviving the seafloor in Port Phillip Bay

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Underwater forests of kelp host a greater diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community, and they’re vital for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, kelp species are showing "alarming signs of decline" in waters around the world, often due to climate change. Now, an innovative project in Victoria, Australia is growing baby kelp in labs and transplanting it to the sea to help restore these vital ecosystems.

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