California kelp forests recover after purple urchin removal
A California conservation effort that began in 2013 removed millions of purple urchins, and more than 55 acres of kelp forest had returned seven years later. The recovery addresses damage to a significant coastal ecosystem.
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The result provides evidence that targeted intervention can restore ecosystems affected by marine ecological collapse.
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- In 2013, California began removing millions of purple urchins from barren reefs; seven years later, more than 55 acres of kelp forest had returned ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
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