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<p>The study reveals&nbsp;dramatic regional kelp canopy changes along the California coast over a 100-year period. During this time there was a significant increase in kelp forest canopy along the central coast, the only region of California where southern sea otters survived after being hunted nearly to extinction for their fur in the 1800s. Contrastingly, kelp canopy decreased in northern and southern regions. At the century scale, the species&rsquo; favorable impact on kelp forests along the central coast nearly compensated for the kelp losses along both northern and southern California resulting in only a slight overall decline statewide during this period. The finding reinforces the importance of conservation and recovery of the threatened southern sea otter and highlights a potential nature-based solution for restoring kelp forests along the California coast.</p>

United statesMonterey bay aquariumKyle van houtanJess fujiiTeri nicholsonMonterey bay aquarium sea otter programSenior research biologistResearch scientist at duke universityMonterey bay aquarium sea otterResearch scientistDuke university