Photo of the day

Did you know that kelp can grow as fast as two feet a day? Their speedy multiplication is fueled by photosynthesis, with exposure to sunlight and a handy dose of carbon leading to extensive growth. Despite living along more than a quarter of the world’s coasts, kelp forests are at the mercy of marine heatwaves and are in danger of sudden wipeouts. One way of increasing kelp protection is to become a citizen scientist — observe and preserve your local kelp! 🌱🔬