What Are Kelp Forests?
Kelp forests are an incredibly important marine habitat. Home to an immense amount of biodiversity and containing many species of marine organisms, both flora and fauna . These ecosystems revolve around the brown algae (seaweed) that fill them. While these ecosystems are present all over the world, one of the most notable locations containing kelp forests (especially for us) is the Monterey Bay.
The reason so many species are able to thrive here is because of the unique habitat provided by the kelp. This ecosystem is very different from most other marine ecosystems, and the kelp provides a constant food source, as well as shelter. But with this biodiversity comes even more competition that is usually present.
These solar powered ecosystems are some of the most ecologically important , crucial to our survival and that of a huge number of species. Throughout this site explore just a fragment of the importance these undersea forests have and get a glimpse at their inhabitants.