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  1. Kelp are not plants, but rather extremely large brown algae, and many different species of kelp make up kelp forests.
  2. Some kelp species can measure up to 150 feet (45 m) long. If living in ideal physical conditions, kelp can grow 18 inches (45 cm) a day.
  3. Many fish species use kelp forests as nurseries for their young, while seabirds and marine mammals like sea lions, sea otters and even gray whales use them as shelter from predators and storms.
  4. Sea urchins can destroy entire kelp forests at a rate of 30 feet (9 m) per month by moving in herds.
  5. Sea otters play a key role in stabilizing sea urchin populations so that kelp forests may thrive.
  6. Giant kelp is harvested from kelp forests and used as a binding agent in products like ice cream, cereal, ranch dressing, yogurt, toothpaste, lotion and more.
  7. Kelp thrives in cold, nutrient-rich waters.`,`Kelp is high in iron, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, several vitamins and amino acids.
  8. Kelp has been found to have therapeutic effects in heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
  9. Once kelp has reached the water’s surface, it keeps growing out, creating floating canopies which keep the environment cool and equally protected.
  10. Many species of kelp have pneumatocysts, which are gas-filled bladders that help keep the fronds afloat in the water.
  11. Summers that are warmer than normal can be harmful to kelp forests.
  12. Kelp forests can be damaged by destructive fishing practices, coastal pollution and accidental damage caused by boat entanglement.
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