Sea Otters and Underwater Forests
Why are kelp forests so special?
Watch the flowy way the kelp waves and moves under the sea
Can you move like seaweed? Try it out!
What are Sea Otter's role in the kelp forests?
How do they keep them healthy?
Let's learn a bit more about sea otters!
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Test your sea otter knowledge!
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Use the slider to notice the difference between the two photos.
On the left, you can see what it looks like when there are no otters to care for the kelp forests, they turn into urchin barren floors.
On the right, when there are sea otters caring for the kelp forest and keeping the sea urchin population in check you have a vibrant kelp forest that is able to grow.
Sea otter spotting
Tips for finding sea otters with your adult!
- Visit a rocky shore filled with kelp
- Take a look and see if there are any furry brown lumps with flippers floating among the kelp beds
- Often, sea otters live in groups so if you see one you may see a couple
- Sea otters look a lot like kelp so take a long look to see if you can spot some!
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