This seaweed is the ocean's lungs. Can changing its genes save it? (opens original article in a new tab)

Scientists in New South Wales are investigating genetic editing to help kelp survive climate change by studying microalgae genes for thermal tolerance, as kelp forests face decline from warming waters and marine heatwaves.

• Scientists in New South Wales are exploring genetic editing to help kelp withstand climate change pressures.
• The research focuses on microalgae genes to improve kelp's thermal tolerance.
• Kelp forests are declining due to warming waters and marine heatwaves.