Kelp: Hidden Treasure of the Salish Sea | Changing Seas

The kelp forests of the Puget Sound have long played an essential role in the local ecosystem as a habitat and food source. Today, this foundational species is in decline, but resource managers, scientists, tribal citizens, and advocates are working together to solve the mysteries of conserving and restoring kelp forests.

[@okaberintarou6170]

Love the Salish Sea, such beautiful scenery and fascinating history!

[@swimmingthesalishsea]

Great video...I'm in the Salish Sea all the time and I can attest to the bounty of marine life.

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great info 👍🏾

[@johndafoe600]

I must say that the impact of spiny urchins upon kelp forests must take front row, for the 120+ year history of extirpation of sea otters in the Salish Sea.

[@altarush]

It would be interesting to have a scientific study on the effects that volcanic activity, stream, earthquakes, tsunamis and lava have on kelp forests.