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May 25, 2022

A Match of Wits and Survival Between Sea Otters, Sea Urchins and Kelp

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Closeup shot of sea otter in bull kelp off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

 

The ultimate match of wits and survival takes place in underwater forests off the coast of British Columbia. Sea otters, sea urchins and kelp forests can be found in a constant state of battle and if you remove one of these species, the whole system gets out of sync. Watch this to learn more about the important role each of these organisms plays in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.