Kelp forests are highly productive ecosystems, fostering a greater variety and higher density of plants and animals than almost any other ocean ecosystem! Between canopy kelp (like giant kelp and bull kelp) and understory kelp (feather boa kelp, stalked kelp, winged kelp, etc.), these dense groupings of kelp offer a variety of habitats, making it perfect for all sorts of creatures - big and small! Kelp forests also offer a continuous source of food, aiding grazers and other creatures that, in turn, support the larger food web. From snails and sea stars to sharks, sea lions, and seabirds, kelp forests are biodiversity hot-spots, making them a vital ecosystem to safeguard 🌿 🌊 📸 Taylor Griffith 📸 Taylor Griffith 📸 Erick Morales Oyola 📸 Taylor Griffith 📸 Kieran Wood 📸 Paul Chetirkin / NOAA #KelpForests #Kelp #MarineBiodiversity