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To boost conservation of kelp forests, start by naming them (commentary)

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Briefings

A tuberculate cuttlefish (Sepia tuberculata) in the Great African Seaforest successfully used pseudomorph-ink to escape a predator while remaining hidden. This ecosystem spans over 1,300 kilometers from South Africa to Namibia and supports thousands of species. Despite being one of the planet's most biodiverse nearshore ecosystems, less than 2% of kelp forests are protected, and warming water threatens to wipe out up to 25 million hectares by 2050.

Key points

• A tuberculate cuttlefish (Sepia tuberculata) used pseudomorph-ink to escape a predator while remaining hidden under a rock or in a crevice.
• Less than 2% of kelp forests are meaningfully protected, with warming water threatening to wipe out up to 25 million hectares by 2050.

Context

This article discusses the conservation status of kelp forests, specifically highlighting the Great African Seaforest as a critical habitat for the tuberculate cuttlefish. The source indicates that kelp forests are one of the most biodiverse nearshore ecosystems on the planet, yet face significant threats from climate change.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the Great African Seaforest and the cuttlefish's specific escape behavior. Data on global kelp forest protection rates and future warming impacts is based on projections up to 2050, with no specific regional data provided for other areas.

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