Kelp Beds - A UK Rewilding Case Study
Vast kelp beds once supported a wondrous diversity of marine life, off the coast of Sussex in the UK. They filtered the water, protected the coast from storms and supported local fisheries. By the mid-1980s, 96% of Sussex kelp had disappeared. However, there is an ambitious project underway to bring it back.
This is an example of rewilding - an approach that can enable progress in the face of today’s biggest global issues, from biodiversity loss to the climate crisis.
In this episode host Niki is joined by two expert guests.
Rebecca Wrigley (CEO, Rewilding Britain) and George Short (Sussex…
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