Flood runoff threatens NZ's kelp forests, obstructing sunlight and endangering marine biodiversity.
Flood damage from storms is threatening NZ's kelp forests as silt and contaminants from flooded land pour into the sea, according to a five-year $11m research project led by the University of Canterbury. The run-off obstructs sunlight crucial to thriving kelp forests, causing rapid degradation and posing a significant concern for marine biodiversity. Timber slash and debris from flooding events also damage these vital underwater ecosystems.
May 20, 2024
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