The indicator assesses long-term trends in the extent of canopy-forming kelp forests at sampling locations throughout Washington State by tracking the area of kelp beds on the water surface. Results at each location are considered in conjunction with other information to determine an overall assessment of floating kelp status within 11 sub-basins defined by oceanography.
No targets are currently set for this indicator.
The Kelp Forest Monitoring Alliance of Washington State (KelpForestsWA)