Coastal Ecology

Can a Lost Underwater Forest Grow Back?

A familiar coastline. A missing forest beneath the surface. Dr Ian Hendy considers what it takes for kelp to return, and when young fish might follow.

What a Kelp Forest Does While We’re on the Beach

While we’re on the beach, kelp is busy offshore. Dr Ian Hendy explores the carbon journeys, nutrients and shaded habitats beneath the surface.

Beneath the Swell: How Kelp Forests Shelter Young Fish

Beneath the swell, a forest moves with the tide. Among its fronds, young fish find food, shelter and places to disappear. A closer look at what kelp makes possible.