Kelp Forests of the Pacific Picture by: John Brooks, Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary Picture taken on: June 2nd,
2010 Kelp Forests are very different from other coastal marine
habitats. It is made of seaweed called giant kelp. Giant kelp
grows in cool coastal waters where sunlight can go down to a
rocky sea floor and is ideal habitat for hundreds of
commercially and recreationally important fish. Related Story:
Kelp Forests of the Pacific