Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is a foundation species across 6,600 km of coastline from Peru to southern Chile.
It supports biodiversity, fisheries, and livelihoods—but faces overexploitation, warming seas, and herbivore pressure.
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🔬 Prof @grockesibl.bsky.social Gröcke from @durhamuniversity.bsky.social discusses the role of nutrients in kelp ecosystems at #KelpSummit2025.

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