In our book, Orla’s Golden Blanket: Sea Otters’ Secret to a Bright Blue Future, we explore how keystone species like sea otters have a big impact on an ecosystem. Keystone species, also called ecosystem engineers, can be animals, plants or microorganisms. Wolves, elephants, sea stars, and corals are examples of keystone species. In the videoContinueContinue reading “What is a Keystone Species? – Sea Otters, Kelp Forests & Sea Urchins”
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Orla’s Golden Blanket: Sea Otters’ Secret to a Bright Blue Future
An otterly lovely gift for every nature lover Go ahead, dive in! It’s pleasurable, really. You’ll explore golden kelp forests and learn about the importance that sea otters play in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. Sea otters are playful and always hungry. They love kelping and playing in the underwater forests. But how can aContinueContinue reading “Orla’s Golden Blanket: Sea Otters’ Secret to a Bright Blue Future”
Kelp’s role in our Ocean
Underwater kelp forests are among the most productive places on Earth. The forests support a range of marine life, and they are one of the most biodiverse places on our planet. Here you’ll find squid nurseries, crabs, seals, whales, and sea otters. Kelps are not plants; they are algae. Some species form large underwater forestsContinueContinue reading “Kelp’s role in our Ocean”