Rare Underwater Forests

Tasmania Kelp Forest

IMAGE CREDIT: ABC This forest is dominated by the giant kelp species Macrocystis pyrifera.

Giant Kelp Forest

IMAGE CREDIT: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation They are well-known underwater forests. These towering kelp plants can grow up to 150 ft. tall.

Ecklonia Kelp Forest

It's a large brown kelp species, which forms dense underwater forests. IMAGE CREDIT: Flickr

Wakame Seaweed Forests

These forests provide habitat for various marine organisms.It is a valuable food source. IMAGE CREDIT: Otago Daily Times

Bull Kelp Forest

It provides shelter, and breeding areas for several marine species.It includes sea urchins and fish. IMAGE CREDIT: National Observer

Sargassum Forest

It's known for its floating mats of golden-brown Sargassum seaweed. They are not rooted to the seafloor like others. IMAGE CREDIT: Smith Lab- University of California San Diego

Giant Forest

These forests thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of the Tierra del Fuego region and support diverse organisms. IMAGE CREDIT: Cal Matters

Kelp Forests of the British Isles

They are dominated by species such as oarweed and tangle and provide habitat to numerous marine organisms. IMAGE CREDIT: BBC

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