Kelp Forests Sea Otter. Facts West coast of North America Kelp are large brown algae Grow in dense groupings much like a forest grow in dense groupings.

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Kelp Forests Sea Otter

Facts West coast of North America Kelp are large brown algae Grow in dense groupings much like a forest grow in dense groupings much like a forest

Facts continued.... Kelp forests have a greater variety of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community Many organisms use the thick blades as a safe shelter

More info... Among the many mammals and birds that use kelp forests for protection or feeding Seals, sea lions, whales, sea otters, gulls, terns, snowy egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and shore birds.

Pictures

Sea Otters Sea otters havestrong control on kelp forest Sea otters bring urchins, abalones, and other benthic animals to the surface and often smash them on their chests with the aid of a rock

Credits s/variousphotos/otter02.jpghttp:// s/variousphotos/otter02.jpg pforest.htmlhttp://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/kel pforest.html

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