Protect Kelp Forests by Stopping Marine Pollution

Marine biologists from the University of Adelaide discovered something that could save the marine ecosystems of Australia.  Nutrient pollutions were found in the coastal marine environments.  These pollutions release carbon dioxide, and the rising carbon dioxide could devastate the kelp forests.  The researchers worked to find a way to reduce these nutrient pollutions, and that they did. The biologists manipulated the carbon dioxide and nutrient levels in an experiment, and they had great results.  The project made the discovery that removing the nutrients from the water reduced the rise of carbon dioxide, and it improved the environment for kelp forests greatly.  These kelp forests are so important because of the role they plan in marine ecosystems.  The kelp forests are the basis of food webs for much marine life.  The endangerment of the kelp forests has more than just a small impact of the ecosystem.  In conclusion, the answer to saving the kelp forests is to reduce the nutrients so the rising carbon dioxide impact is reduced.  However, scientists must find a way to reduce the nutrient pollution as well.  The climate change and the higher carbon dioxide levels will serve as a great barrier to this project.  I believe that controlling the nutrients will greatly impact the carbon dioxide, and I believe that something must be done as soon as possible or there will be severe consequences to the ecosystem.  More research must be done in order to save these kelp forests.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130717095215.htm