Warming seawaters are putting Aotearoa's kelp forests and ecosystems in danger of collapse.
That's according to a new study by Victoria University of Wellington. Seaweed ecosystems, like kelp forests, are important habitats for species like pāua, kina, crayfish, and fish species like moki, blue cod, and snapper.
Research author Dr Christopher Cornwall says kelp forests are economically, environmentally, and culturally crucial.
Cornwall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
