Researchers from the Green Gravel Action Group have outlined crucial strategies and insights for scaling up kelp forest restoration globally. This new paper, led by Georgina Wood and a diverse team of international experts, provides a comprehensive overview of the obstacles and breakthroughs in kelp forest restoration.
The study identifies several critical challenges, including funding limitations, technical barriers, and the complex interplay of restoration activities with existing policies. Despite these hurdles, it offers optimistic solutions such as novel funding avenues, advanced cultivation techniques, and strategic policy enhancements to enable effective upscaling of restoration projects.