An ecological niche mapping tool for kelp forest conservation

An ecological niche mapping tool for kelp forest conservation | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL Ecology and Evolution This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 13 January 2025 V1 Latest version Share on An ecological niche mapping tool for kelp forest conservation Authors : Aaron Eger 0000-0003-0687-7340 [email protected] , Georgina Wood , and Jarrett Byrnes 0000-0002-9791-9472 Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173677692.20499965/v1 374 views 289 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Restoration and protection of kelp forest ecosystems is critical to maintain marine biodiversity, support coastal communities, and meet global conservation targets such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 30x30 and Kelp Forest Challenge. Much of the success of kelp forest restoration and protection depends heavily on selecting ecologically suitable sites that align with species-specific environmental requirements. This paper introduces a novel kelp forest restoration site selection tool that synthesizes the realized environmental niche of 105 kelp species across 25 biophysical factors. Using over 426,000 global observations of kelp and high-resolution oceanographic datasets, the tool provides quantitative niche data summarized by species and ecoregion. It incorporates key variables such as temperature, salinity, light, and nutrient availability, offering users practical guidance to identify optimal restoration sites. Accessible via an interactive web application, the tool supports conservation practitioners, policymakers, and researchers by enabling evidence-based site selection, maximizing restoration success, and informing broader marine ecosystem management. This tool represents a significant advancement in kelp forest conservation, facilitating global restoration efforts and contributing to the ambitious goal of restoring one million hectares of kelp forest by 2040. Future developments will address qualitative ecological factors and socio-cultural considerations to enhance its utility. Supplementary Material File (kelp niche mapper submit.docx) Download 448.95 KB File (table 1.xlsx) Download 18.82 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 13 January 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Collection Ecology and Evolution Keywords description ecosystem ecosystem ecology marine method development natural history plants Authors Affiliations Aaron Eger 0000-0003-0687-7340 [email protected] University of New South Wales View all articles by this author Georgina Wood Flinders University View all articles by this author Jarrett Byrnes 0000-0002-9791-9472 University of Massachusetts Boston View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 374 views 289 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Aaron Eger, Georgina Wood, Jarrett Byrnes. An ecological niche mapping tool for kelp forest conservation. Authorea . 13 January 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173677692.20499965/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. 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