Tag: kelp

#126: New Hope for Sunflower Sea Stars

February 17, 2026

In today’s episode, the Sunflower Star Lab shares a hopeful narrative about the recovery of sunflower sea stars, keystone species devastated by an outbreak of sea star wasting disease. The lab’s innovative research, community partnerships, and aquaculture advancements promise brighter days for fragile kelp forest ecosystems once populated by billions of these extraordinary creatures. … More #126: New Hope for Sunflower Sea Stars

#104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab

October 21, 2024

The Sunflower Sea Star, a keystone species once numbering 6 billion, has dramatically declined, impacting marine systems, particularly kelp forests. Today’s episode details the Sunflower Star Laboratory, where researchers aim to restore this vital species through aquaculture and community outreach, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance. … More #104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab

#98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh

June 10, 2024

The ocean is a mysterious realm, home to vital kelp forests that are now in peril. Tristin Anoush McHugh, Kelp Project Director at The Nature Conservancy, sheds light on the threats facing these underwater ecosystems, from sea star diseases to warming oceans. Discover what we can do in this fascinating episode. … More #98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh