Kelp Forest
CountryGlobal
AreaVarious
TypeUnderwater forest
Key SpeciesSea otter, garibaldi, rockfish
About Kelp Forest
Not a tree forest but an underwater equivalent. Kelp grows up to 60 cm per day, reaching 45 m. Provides habitat for 800+ species. Sea otters are keystone species that protect kelp by eating sea urchins. Declining globally due to warming oceans.