Bull kelp plays a key role in marine ecosystems by forming kelp forests, which provide food and shelter for many species important to our oceans Web of Life.
In addition to supporting the under water food chain, kelp removes carbon dioxide from the water while producing oxygen which prevents ocean acidification.
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07.07.2022 / Fox 13 / A race to stop a kelp crisis, with impacts far beyond local waters
04.04.2022 / The Nature Conservancy / Kelpwatch.org hosts the world’s largest open-source dynamic map of kelp forest canopy
Wikipedia / bull kelp