What Is A Kelp Forest? – The Fact a Day – #92

Fact #92

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Kelp! Mr. Toes teaches us about what a Kelp Forest is, where it grows and why its important to the oceans.

The Fact a Day:
Kelp Forests are found along the west coast of North America. Kelp are large algae that live in cool & shallow waters close to shore, and grow in dense groups similar to a forest. They harbor a greater diversity of plants & animals than almost any other ocean community!

Fact References:

1. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/
2. https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/
4. https://oceana.org/