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Throughout the globe, large quantities of kelp exist on most continents. Kelp lives in oceans so it is primarily found on coasts, and near land.

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where is most of the kelp in the world map

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Some threats include

1) Commercial kelp harvesting

2) Pollution

3) Climate change

4) Over grazing of animals

California Kelp:

Since 2014, bull kelp forests in northern California have declined due to a combination of extreme warm water events (a marine heat wave known as the “Blob” and an El Niño) and dramatic increases in native purple sea urchin populations, which feed on kelp. After a major removal of these urchins, efforts have been successful to restore kelp populations.

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The benefits:

1) creates shelters for many different aquatic species

2) is a rich food source with the important nutrients that aquatic species need

2b)kelp holds vitamins such as A, B, C and E which can provide health benefits to consumers.

3) harvested for aquaculture feed, bioplastics and other materials

4) acts as a natural form of coastal protection. can reduce wave sizes by up to 60%

5) acts as a key component within the carbon cycle. Through photosynthesis its estimated to sequester up to 20 times more carbon per unit area than terrestrial forests.

The cons:

1) if gone pass the point of no return it would act as a amplifier of climate change. The carbon stored in the kelp is realized back into the atmosphere when it dies

2) could be used a crucial resource for invasive species to gain strength

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Kelp: A broad term used to describe over 100's of species of algae and sea weed representing some of the most productive and diverse habitats on Earth.

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This biomass data collection shows the biomass of kelp in specific regions and their associated economic value.

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Kelp could have the power to replace many industries that are causing the rise in climate change. if invested in it could be a mainstream green resource for food, energy, plastic, and other much needed resources. Kelp plays a vital role in climate change mitigation and could be a possible solution to the overwhelming climate struggle