Restoration of kelp forests

Theme - The webinar provides an overview of experiences, status, ongoing projects around the theme of kelp forest restoration. We will also discuss how the kelp farmer can contribute to restoration.

Program:

• An overview of kelp restoration, experiences and status v/Hartvig Christie, NIVA

• Exposition of predators and new green platform Ocean Green: v/Marianne Frantzen

• Burnt lime and kelp reef v/Hans Kristian Strand, HI

• The Institute of Marine Research's experience with green gravel v/Tone Kroglund, HI

• Nomare – a collaborative platform for marine restoration w/ Jessica Anne Hough, Bellona

• Short pitches about measures:

o Urban Ocean – Oslofjord v/August Borge Harbo

o TARE: The Arctic kelp forest Recovery Endeavor v/Kjersti Eline Tønnessen Busch

• Questions, input and discussion: How can the kelp industry contribute to restoration?