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The Oregon Kelp Alliance is a community of scientists, fishermen, divers, tribal members, and ocean lovers who are dedicated to restoring Oregons Kelp Forests.
Port Orford, Oregon
Joined May 2020
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Thank you, Governor Kotek, for your support of our efforts to launch the Oregon pledge for the global Kelp Forest Challenge! #ORKA #helpthekelp #KelpForestChallenge
The Oregon Kelp Forest Protection and Restoration Initiative marks our state’s commitment to the Global Kelp Forest Challenge. We are doing our part in a global movement to protect and restore 4 million hectares of kelp forest around the world by 2040!
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RT @GovTinaKotek: The Oregon Kelp Forest Protection and Restoration Initiative marks our state’s commitment to the Global Kelp Forest Chall…
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We’re excited to work with Governor Kotek and our other elected officials, members, and partners to commit to the Oregon pledge to the Global Kelp Forest Challenge! #helpthekelp
The Oregon Kelp Forest Protection and Restoration Initiative marks our state’s commitment to the Global Kelp Forest Challenge. We are doing our part in a global movement to protect and restore 4 million hectares of kelp forest around the world by 2040!
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@GovTinaKotek Thank you for the support, Governor! We look forward to adding the Oregon pledge to the global Kelp Forest Challenge with your help! #helpthekelp
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Dive into the world of marine science with Dr. Aaron Galloway!. Dr. Galloway's research isn't just about marine ecosystems; it's about preserving them. His work with kelp forests and algae-invertebrate interactions isn't just groundbreaking; it's vital for our ocean health
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ORKA is excited to launch the Oregon Restorative Kelp Mariculture Project with Builder’s Initiative support. This 3-year pilot, developed with local commercial fishermen, will initiate a restorative bull kelp mariculture project in the waters around Port Orford. #helpthekelp
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Kelp Forest Challenge roadmap for protecting and restoring 4 million hectares of kelp forests by 2040. ORKA's Tom Calvanese is a co-author - in 2024 we will publish a plan to do our part to protect and restore kelp forests here in Oregon. #helpthekelp
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RT @Ocean_Visions: How can the restoration of #bluecarbon ecosystems help mitigate #climatechange and restore #oceanhealth? Our new road ma…
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RT @EgerAaron: Launching the first Kelp Forest Photo Awards! 🌊📸 Celebrate and connect with kelp ecosystems. Join our #KelpForestChallenge…
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RT @OregonSeaGrant: Interested in learning about kelp forests & the animals that live in them? Check out this new website:
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Check out this video on the importance of kelp forest ecosystems from the @OregonZoo, narrated by ORKA's Scientific Coordinator Dr. Sara Hamilton. Major thanks to @SenJeffMerkley and @RonWyden for working to protect & restore these vital ecosystems through the Help Our Kelp Act!
Kelp forests provide food and habitat for gray whales, salmon and hundreds of other marine species. Our coastal communities depend on them too. Thank you @SenJeffMerkley and @RonWyden for taking action to restore these vital, threatened ecosystems through the Help Our Kelp Act!
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As an @OregonSeaGrant Summer Scholar with @oregonkelp, Caroline Rice researched how fast purple sea urchins return to areas after culling events & whether kelp influences urchins to return faster. This work will help inform ORKA’s restoration work over the coming years.
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RT @OregonSeaGrant: Caroline Rice @oregonkelp: I had an amazing summer working with @oregonkelp! I’m grateful to have gained experience wit…
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ORKA Summer Scholar Ryan built a foundation of knowledge after reading 'Abalone' by @VileisisAnn. For his research project, Ryan explored whether there is a depth gradient to abalone densities & if the presence of kelp has an effect, deepening our understanding of Oregon abalone.
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RT @carrieseltzer: Thrilled to share the news today that @inaturalist is the recipient of a $10 million grant from @MooreFound! 🎉🎉🎉 https:…
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RT @SenJeffMerkley: The kelp forests that provide habitat for the fish species that drive Oregon’s coastal economies are rapidly dwindling.…
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RT @OregonSeaGrant: Caroline Rice @oregonkelp: I've been meeting many people passionate about @oregonkelp’s mission, from fishermen to loca…
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