Sara T. Gonzalez
@coastalkelper
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PhD, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | kelp aquaculture, morphology, genetics, & chemistry
Joined March 2019
The giant #kelp ecomorphs, Macrocystis pyrifera and M. integrifolia, are morphologically distinct even when cultivated side-by-side! They also appear to be reproductively isolated. Are these “morphs” actually separate species? Read more in @ESAEcosphere
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The two most common ecomorphs of giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera and Macrocystis integrifolia, exhibit almost no geographic overlap across their range in the temperate waters of North and South...
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Had an amazing time at the @ISAP_Phycology conference in scenic Porto meeting algae enthusiasts from around the world, reconnecting with colleagues, and exploring the algae of northern Portugal!
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Thanks @WHOI for this fun opportunity to engage with people about kelp!.
⁉️ We stumbled upon the #WHOI “Ask an Ocean Expert” table and asked @coastalkelper all kinds of questions about her favorite seaweed, kelp!. What have you always wanted to know about marine science– but were afraid to ask?
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Whole-genome sequencing reveals that the two ecomorphs of giant kelp,“pyrifera” and “integrifolia,” are genetically distinct and evolved through different trajectories in the Northern vs Southern Hemisphere. Read more in our recent paper in @journal_evo:.
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Abstract. Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, exists as distinct morphological variants—or “ecomorphs”—in different populations, yet the mechanism for this v
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RT @NatGeo: Meet the heroes at the forefront of conservation efforts across the United States. All episodes of #AmericaTheBeautifulSeries s….
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Thank you @LewisPughFDN for including me in your list of Kelp Champions! It’s a great honor to be among such talented, inspiring people. I’m excited for the future of kelp!
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Out of sight, Out of mindThe saying has never been truer than for kelp.
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Such a joy watching these baby #kelp grow up from the Petri dish to the ocean, reaching 9 m tall in just over 6 months! Exciting finds about how two different morphology types of giant kelp fare growing side by side…
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RT @Martonelab: Different parts of #kelp are mini ecosystems with different #microbiomes. New work by @yamelttam at the @HakaiInstitute no….
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Seaweed-associated microbiota are essential for the health and resilience of nearshore ecosystems, marine biogeochemical cycling, and host health. Yet much remains unknown about the ecology of...
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RT @BlueEvolution: “Kelp, a #seaweed more often thought of as a nuisance by fishermen, is emerging as a potentially lucrative crop, hailed….
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With warming oceans threatening lobstering, kelp farming could become a major industry. Kelp, a seaweed more often thought of as a nuisance by fishermen, is being hailed for its many uses as a...
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RT @SeymourCenter: What's the difference between these two pictures? Join @coastalkelper at Virtual Science Sunday, "Untangling Giant Kelp"….
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Managed retreat means relocating to reduce risks, like sea-level rise. Our new paper in @Water_MDPI finds that communication, property ownership, & stakeholder values contribute to how managed retreat plans were received in coastal California communities.
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California cities face growing threats from sea-level rise as increased frequency and severity of flooding and storms cause devastating erosion, infrastructure damage, and loss of property. Managem...
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RT @Smith_JoshuaG: Sea otters maintain remnants of healthy kelp forest amid sea urchin barrens. Our study published today in #PNAS is now a….
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RT @jmkendallbar: Just finished a dreamy kelp-scape map illustration for the EEB Consilience Art-Science Gallery run by star undergrad @Ish….
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RT @Seagrove_Kelp: "Investing in kelp is an instrumental part of food sustainability initiatives" -NYTimes. Why Isn’t Kelp Catching On? htt….
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It’s a superfood and good for the environment. So, what’s the problem?
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#Alginate is a natural chemical found in #kelp with distinct applications depending on its composition. With researchers at @NTNUnorway, I extracted and characterized alginates from different #ecomorphs of giant kelp - the precipitation step is like spinning cotton candy!
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RT @algaeindustry: Join us tomorrow for the next #algae2020 webinar! Macroalgae Biomass: A Sustainable Feedstock for Food, Feed, Fuels and….
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Las algas que recolectamos desde todos lados de Chile para análisis de #alginatos secaron muy bien al sol con el calor y viento de San José de Maipo. Muchas gracias a Productos Concentrados por prestar su espacio y su ayuda! No sé cómo habría secado mis 30 kilo de #algas sin uds!
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The shape of the Macrocystis integrifolia morph—with stipes sprouting up along a snake-like holdfast—gives the forest a dense, continuous canopy. Discerning kelp individuals is a challenge, but the view is breathtaking at this site in Chile’s Atacama region. P.C. Kersten Schnurle
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