Researchers with the Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Restoration Fund and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are studying the potential impacts of eelgrass restoration and planting kelp on water quality and oyster health. They hope to learn more about the relationships between these components, and whether there could be effective ways to trap carbon, improve water quality and reduce ocean acidification across Puget Sound. The Port of Seattle says the $275,000 investment aims to "combat climate change by capturing carbon in ocean and nearshore environments, often called 'blue carbon.'" "This is a pilot project and we've learned a lot over the past few years about enhancement and restoration of these types of ecosystems," Port of Seattle Senior Environmental Program Manager Kathleen Hurley said. "We're excited to see what's next and to continue some of our research on kelp and continue monitoring the oysters here on Smith Cove." Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/port-of-seattle-eelgrass-kelp-oysters-water-quaity/281-7e4c95ce-168e-4d19-b9e7-49d88b4e6758