What is in a kelp forest?
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Asked by: Maria Wallach
Kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. They grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. These underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species.
What is the kelp forest made of?
brown algae
Kelp Forests are underwater ecosystems formed in shallow water by the dense growth of several different species known as kelps. Though they look very much like plants, kelps are actually extremely large brown algae.
What are 5 abiotic factors in the kelp forest?
Abiotic Factors that Affect Kelp Health, Density, and Population
- Nutrient Availability. Not unlike terrestrial plants, kelp requires nutrients such as Nitrogen and Phosphorus to grow and reproduce. …
- Temperature. …
- Light. …
- Strength of Currents. …
- Grazing.
