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Changing Seas
Kelp: Hidden Treasure of the Salish Sea
Season 14
Episode 1403
The kelp forests of the Puget Sound have long played an essential role in the local ecosystem as a habitat and food source. Today, this foundational species is in decline, but resource managers, scientists, tribal citizens, and advocates are working together to solve the mysteries of conserving and restoring kelp forests.
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