Kelp fl oats in the ocean currents.


gas sac kelp blade


An Underwater Forest You dive into the water and swim through kelp. T e kelp forest is part of an ecosystem. Many diff erent living things make it their home, such as fish.


For many animals, the kelp forest is a safe place.


Kelp blades shelter young animals from predators. T e kelp also keeps them safe during storms.


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