West Coast Kelp's mission is to enable efficient & effective kelp forest restoration initiatives.
KELP FOREST RESTORATION SERVICES
Kelp Forest Monitoring & Surveys
Establishing baselines and evaluating changes in kelp canopy coverage over time is essential for effective kelp forest management. In order to understand kelp forest ecosystem health, status, and trends, WCK offers the following monitoring services:
– Aerial drone surveys & kelp bed extent mapping.
– Biological and oceanographic data collection & interpretation.
Kelp Forest Restoration Project Design & Implementation
Regardless of the application (e.g., habitat offsetting or replanting harvested kelp beds), West Coast Kelp is well equipped to plan and implement restoration projects to meet your organization’s desired outcomes. WCK’s kelp forest restoration services include:
– Project design and implementation.
– Kelp seed supply, delivery & deployment.
– Project monitoring, data collection, and evaluation.
– Quantified evaluation of project outcomes.
