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Increasing frequency of ocean storms alters kelp forest ecosystems

The loss of kelp forests from destructive storms decreases habitat for species like this kelp crab.

The loss of kelp forests from destructive storms decreases habitat for species like this kelp crab.

Credit: Ron McPeak


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Frequent loss of giant kelp forests changes coastal biodiversity, as this infographic shows.

Frequent loss of giant kelp forests changes coastal biodiversity, as this infographic shows.

Credit: Max Castorani


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With fronds from the seafloor to the surface, giant kelp offers refuge to fish like these halfmoons.

With fronds from the seafloor to the surface, giant kelp offers refuge to fish like these halfmoons.

Credit: Ron McPeak


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Giant kelp is the largest kelp species; it grows along many temperate coastlines worldwide.

Giant kelp is the largest kelp species; it grows along many temperate coastlines worldwide.

Credit: Ron McPeak


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An NSF LTER scientist identifies understory seaweeds in a kelp forest near Isla Vista, California.

An NSF LTER scientist identifies understory seaweeds in a kelp forest near Isla Vista, California.

Credit: NSF Santa Barbara Coastal LTER Site


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A bird's eye view of a dense giant kelp forest near Santa Barbara, California.

A bird's eye view of a dense giant kelp forest near Santa Barbara, California.

Credit: Tom Bell


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