Topic
Coastal habitats
2 questions tagged Coastal habitats — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
what
What is a kelp forest?
A kelp forest is an underwater habitat formed by dense stands of large brown algae called kelp. It is one of the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth.
Marine biologyCoastal habitats
why
Why do some coastlines have tide pools full of life?
Tide pools form where rocky shores trap seawater as the tide goes out. The remaining water creates small habitats that can support algae, barnacles, anemones, crabs, and other hardy species.
Oceans and seasCoastal habitats