Sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century

Sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century

Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers strengthen the link between sea otters and long-term health of California kelp forests in a new study released today. The paper, published in the journal PLOS Climate, finds that sea otter population growth during the last century enhanced kelp forest resilience in the state. This finding reinforces the importance of conservation … Read more