Kelp bed ecosystems have been disappearing off our local coastlines, and scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are trying to figure out why. NBC 7 San Diego caught up with PhD candidate Mohammad Sedarat to learn more about California’s struggling kelp ecosystems and how the Smith Lab is making a difference. Watch the video on below!
Mission Blue Webinar on Global Kelp Forests
Dr. Smith recently participated in a webinar by Mission Blue on Global Kelp Forests: Biodiversity, Climate, and Community. Kelp forests are among the most vital and fascinating ecosystems on the planet—supporting rich biodiversity and shaping coastal communities worldwide. In August 2025, Mission Blue held a live, discussion-based Zoom webinar featuring expert voices from Argentina, Australia, California, and South Africa as … Read More
“Kelp Currency” — Short Film by Seatrees
Kelp forests have the power to protect marine life, absorb carbon, and reverse climate change – so why aren’t they getting the funding they deserve? “Kelp Currency,” a short film ft. Professor Jennifer Smith and Postdoctoral Researcher Laís Lima, explores the Seatrees Kelp Carbon Science Project. This groundbreaking research aims to quantify the carbon benefits of wild kelp forests and … Read More
Waterlust’s Kelp Forest Collection
Waterlust, an eco-friendly ocean apparel brand, has partnered with the Smith Seaweed Ecology Lab to launch a “Kelp Forest Collection” of swim and activewear. Every purchase from this collection donates 5% of sales to our lab and advocates for kelp forest conservation and restoration!