Step 1: Kelp Collection

Photograph

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

Step 1: Kelp Collection

Entry/Object ID

KW.07

Description

Seaweed Science

Made/Created

Artist

Abbey Dias

Dimensions

Height

24 in

Width

16 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

"Step 1: Kelp Collection" — After much planning and permitting, Dr. Brent Hughes collects bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) blades from the surface. His team at Sonoma State University is collaborating with scientists at Moss Landing Marine Labs and The Greater Farallones Association to regrow bull kelp in the lab and conduct restoration experiments of along the coast. Pt Reyes National Marine Sanctuary, California. September 2022 by Abbey Dias @abbeydias