WILD KELP FORESTS THE VIP UNDER THE SEA

Wild kelp forests provide critical ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and support for global food security and biodiversity.

• Kelp forests act as a significant carbon sink and air purifier, absorbing nearly 5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually to mitigate greenhouse gases and ocean acidification, while producing oxygen through photosynthesis.
• These ecosystems support marine biodiversity and food security by serving as nurseries for wildlife and providing nutrients for fisheries; specifically, 100 acres of kelp can support roughly 80,000 pounds of edible seafood per year.
• Kelp forests provide essential coastal protection and water purification by reducing the impact of storm surges and waves to prevent erosion, and by absorbing excess nitrogen and phosphorus from runoff to reduce harmful algae blooms.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). WILD KELP FORESTS THE VIP UNDER THE SEA. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2389/26_3015_Kelp_Forest_Value_Infographic-060226-TEXTEDIT-DD_1.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. WILD KELP FORESTS THE VIP UNDER THE SEA. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2389/26_3015_Kelp_Forest_Value_Infographic-060226-TEXTEDIT-DD_1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndwild, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{WILD KELP FORESTS THE VIP UNDER THE SEA}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2389/26_3015_Kelp_Forest_Value_Infographic-060226-TEXTEDIT-DD_1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }