Lauren Sommer

Lauren Sommer, an NPR climate correspondent, sheds light on the pressing issue of purple sea urchins ravaging kelp forests along the Northern California coast. She discusses the alarming 95% decline in kelp since 2014, driven by this overpopulation. The conversation highlights innovative solutions scientists are using, including culinary strategies to turn a marine disaster into a sustainable seafood opportunity. As climate change accelerates, this ecological imbalance may become increasingly common, prompting a creative response.