Kelp forests are underwater areas with a high density of kelp. The term 'kelp' refers to marine algae belonging to the taxonomic order Laminariales (Phylum: Heterokontophyta). Though not considered a taxonomically diverse order, kelps are highly diverse structurally and functionally.[4] The most widely recognized species are the giant kelps (Macrocystis spp.), although there are numerous other genera such as Laminaria, Ecklonia, Lessonia, Alaria and Eisenia.
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- Kelp Forest Ecosystems Comparisons of some kelp forest ecosystems found in different parts of the world.
- Wikipedia: Kelp Forests Provides an overview which includes ecosystem architecture, trophic ecology, patch dynamics, human use, and threats and management. With references.
- Kelp Forests Overview of the biology and ecology of kelp forest ecosystems, written by staff of Marine Discovery Center, Victoria, Australia.
- California Kelp Forests and Associated Habitats Informational site on California kelp forest ecosystem distribution and ecology, including associated algal and animal (invertebrates and fishes) assemblages.
- KelpWatch Information on Giant Kelp Forests of Tasmania, including volunteer monitoring efforts.