Brian Timmer
@scuba-timmer.bsky.social
National Geographic Explorer and PhD candidate in the Baum lab researching kelp forests and climate change
Bluesky degraded the image, so here is the zoom in!
July 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Bluesky degraded the image, so here is the zoom in!
Yeah quite possibly, I'm not super sure to be honest. I would guess there are multiple factors contributing, including the recent heatwaves they have been having in Europe. Likely some issues with eutrophication as well?
July 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Yeah quite possibly, I'm not super sure to be honest. I would guess there are multiple factors contributing, including the recent heatwaves they have been having in Europe. Likely some issues with eutrophication as well?
Right? I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like it. Sort of reminds me of the gnarly cyanobacteria blooms on lakes in Manitoba
July 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Right? I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like it. Sort of reminds me of the gnarly cyanobacteria blooms on lakes in Manitoba
Reposted by Brian Timmer
8/ We also found significant differences in kelp standing stocks and productivity across coasts and kelp species.
Although Canada’s Pacific kelp forests really stand out, even lower-productivity Atlantic and Arctic kelp beds showed some potential for deep ocean export which is promising!
Although Canada’s Pacific kelp forests really stand out, even lower-productivity Atlantic and Arctic kelp beds showed some potential for deep ocean export which is promising!
June 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
8/ We also found significant differences in kelp standing stocks and productivity across coasts and kelp species.
Although Canada’s Pacific kelp forests really stand out, even lower-productivity Atlantic and Arctic kelp beds showed some potential for deep ocean export which is promising!
Although Canada’s Pacific kelp forests really stand out, even lower-productivity Atlantic and Arctic kelp beds showed some potential for deep ocean export which is promising!
Reposted by Brian Timmer
2/ Kelp forests are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They absorb carbon, support biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and bolster coastal communities.
But unlike terrestrial forests or wetlands, kelps don't store carbon in soils. So how could they offer natural climate solutions?
But unlike terrestrial forests or wetlands, kelps don't store carbon in soils. So how could they offer natural climate solutions?
June 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
2/ Kelp forests are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They absorb carbon, support biodiversity, sustain fisheries, and bolster coastal communities.
But unlike terrestrial forests or wetlands, kelps don't store carbon in soils. So how could they offer natural climate solutions?
But unlike terrestrial forests or wetlands, kelps don't store carbon in soils. So how could they offer natural climate solutions?
Very cool! I can't make the zoom but would you send me a copy of your thesis? Sounds like very useful work!
May 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Very cool! I can't make the zoom but would you send me a copy of your thesis? Sounds like very useful work!
Yeah for sure, 49.624899,-126.622932 on Google maps. It's at the Nootka island lodge, I saw them post about it on Facebook haha, that's the only reason I knew to look.
April 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Yeah for sure, 49.624899,-126.622932 on Google maps. It's at the Nootka island lodge, I saw them post about it on Facebook haha, that's the only reason I knew to look.