Increasing frequency of ocean storms could alter kelp forest ecosystems

Increasing frequency of ocean storms could alter kelp forest ecosystems

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https://phys.org/news/2018-10-frequency-ocean-storms-kelp-forest.html

of Santa Barbara and found that increasing storm frequency—as predicted by some climate change models—could dramatically alter the ratios and types of sea life that live along the California coastline.

"We found that the frequency of disturbance was the most important factor influencing kelp forest biodiversity, whereas the severity of disturbance in a given year played a minor role," said lead researcher Max Castorani, a professor of environmental sciences at UVA.

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