KELP FOREST ECOSYSTEMS Changes, Causes, and Consequences

California’s kelp forests rank among the most productive​ ​ecosystems in the world. Their algae, invertebrates, and fishes​ ​sustain numerous commercial and recreational fisheries of both​ ​economic and social importance. Yet, beneath the surface of the​ ​Monterey Bay, the kelp forests are changing.

Join Mark Carr as he describes the long-term monitoring efforts​ ​that have identified the decline. Come learn about the natural and​ ​human-caused driversâ€"and the consequencesâ€"of this changing​ ​ecosystem.