Kelp, Complexity & Climate Change

<p>The complexity which exists in kelp forest systems is present in nearly every element of their existence; structurally these near-<strong><em>fractal</em></strong>&nbsp;<strong><em>systems</em></strong>&nbsp;<em>(an infinitely complex &amp; repeatable pattern)</em>&nbsp;are made of intricate and scalable combinations of a wide variety of seaweeds and sea-life. Ecologically these systems are integral to the health of the oceans, providing diverse habitat and feeding for sea life of all sizes prompting Charles Darwin to say &ldquo;I do not believe nearly so many species of animals would perish as would from the destruction of the kelp.&rdquo;</p> <p>Kelp forests are exceptional at sequestering carbon, providing diverse and rich habitat, protecting coastlines and mitigating the effects of climate change all while contributing to both local and wider societies.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@sebastianmortimer56/kelp-complexity-climate-change-2e2f6d964ddf"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>