The Alaskan Kelp Forest

  The Endangered   Alaskan Kelp Forest By: Benito Casamatta Location and Major Features          The Alaskan Kelp Forests are mainly found along the coastlines of Alaska, usually in the Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands, and southeastern Alaska.      The kelp forests have large and dense amounts of brown algae, such as giant kelp aka Macrocystis pyrifera and bull kelp aka Nereocystis luetkeana. These species of come together and provide underwater structures that supports a wide range of marine life. Uniqueness or Rarity    The Alaskan Kelp Forests have many unique features, and this is due to their enormous size and the environmental conditions they can endure, such as freezing temperatures and strong currents/tides. They are of the most productive and biodiverse marine ecosystems that play a crucial role in reducing carbon and coastal protection. Biodiversity (Number of Species and Ecological Importance...