Peru's kelp is back — and so are the fish. Inside Latin America's reef revival.
Scientists and fishing communities in Peru and Mexico are rebuilding kelp forests and coral reefs as the Caribbean loses ground fast. Scientists are successfully replanting kelp forests off the coast of Peru and installing coral nurseries beneath the waters of the Mexican Caribbean, two of the most ambitious marine restoration efforts in the Western Hemisphere. The projects involve researchers, local divers, and small-boat fishermen working as partners rather than bystanders. The kelp, which is the structural engine of one of the world's most productive marine ecosystems, had nearly disappeared from this stretch of Peru's central coast. Within a year, approximately 200 seedlings spread into tall fronds and the surrounding waters began attracting species that had not been seen regularly at the site. However, challenges include strong currents, storm surges, and past El Niño heat events, which could make long-term recovery harder to sustain. Peru's Ministry of Production has approved a decree that amends the Marine Macroalgae Fishing Regulations to improve traceability and updated processing standards for both artisanal and industrial operations. The Cozumela Reef Restoration Program has been led by Dr. Dr. Germaine.
प्रकाशित : 4 दिन पहले द्वारा Tercio Santos में Environment Science
Scientists are replanting kelp forests off the coast of Peru and installing coral nurseries beneath the waters of the Mexican Caribbean — two of the most ambitious marine restoration efforts underway ... [7255 symbols]
विषय: Latino, Environment-ESG
