The state of Washington now has an official "marine forest," and a Bainbridge Island teenager was recognized as ...

Despite their importance, bull kelp forests have been in decline, particularly in Puget Sound, prompting legislative action to protect and restore these vital ecosystems. The bill aims to increase ...

However, bull kelp forests have declined by over 90% in the central and south Puget Sound regions over the past 150 years. In ...

However, bull kelp forests have declined by over 90% in the central and south Puget Sound regions over the past 150 years. In 2022, the Department of Natural Resources was directed to develop a ...