Keywords: kelp forest ocean health ecosystem dynamic algae steve lonhart/noaa lonhartnoaa mbnms california biology Giant kelp fronds curl into a delicate spiral in the waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where these fast-growing plants form dense forests that support a diverse and thriving array of ocean life. Photo Credit: Steve Lonhart/NOAA Giant kelp fronds curl into a delicate spiral in the waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where these fast-growing plants form dense forests that support a diverse and thriving array of ocean life. Photo Credit: Steve Lonhart/NOAA |