Holdfast Together: Keepers of California's Kelp

Directed by Alec Walsh (Carlsbad, CA) This short documentary dives beneath the surface of Northern California’s Q&A till 9:30 AM. coastline to uncover a powerful story of loss, resilience, and restoration. Once-thriving kelp forests, vital underwater ecosystems that support marine life, coastal communities, and ocean health, have collapsed in recent years, with some regions losing over 90% of their kelp cover due to warming waters, disease, and an explosion of kelp-eating purple sea urchins. In response, a dedicated community of divers, scientists, and local organizations has come together to