Why Earth’s giant kelp forests are worth $500 billion a year

Gemma Conroy, Nature Fisheries & Aquaculture

Why Earth’s giant kelp forests are worth $500 billion a year
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The vast swathes of kelp forest growing along the world’s coastlines are estimated to generate US$500 billion a year on average, making them considerably more valuable than previous studies have suggested, according to an analysis that assessed economic contributions made by six types of the seaweed.

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