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Kelp forests need nutrient rich, chilly, offshore environments to grow and thrive.
The
kelp forests of California are considered to be some of the most
diverse and productive ecosystems on the entire planet! However, new
studies have shown that the kelp beds are less extensive and lush than
they have been in past years because the offshore environments are not
as cold or nutrient-rich as they should be. This really shows how
global warming is effecting everything on Earth!
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