Kelp Forest

Beth Blankenship

11.5”H x 6”W x 6”D

2017

ARTIST STATEMENT

The balance between kelp forests, sea otters and sea urchins is essential. Kelp forests offer protection to a myriad of young sea creatures. Sea urchins eat kelp. When urchins overpopulate an area, they decimate a kelp forest and set themselves up for starvation. Sea otters eat sea urchins. They keep urchin populations in check so kelp forests can thrive. All of these living things together create a sustainable and healthy ocean.

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