Bringing Back What's Been Lost
Along California’s coast, two ambitious efforts are reshaping how we approach restoration in a rapidly shifting world. The White Abalone Captive Breeding Program, led by Dr. Alyssa Frederick, and the Kelp RISES project, led by Dr. Marissa Baskett, working alongside a broad interdisciplinary team, are tackling ecological crises head-on. While their focus areas differ—from restoring a nearly extinct marine snail to recovering underwater forests—both are case studies in how science can be used to build resilience: in ecosystems, institutions, and the people working to protect them.