Why are Kelp Forest Important

What happens when terrestrial forests are destroyed? (1:05)

• Only local communities are affected

• New forests grow immediately

• It has no effect on the environment

• Global efforts come together for repair

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What is a unique property of kelp in the ecosystem? (4:10)

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  It repels all marine life

• Acts as a barrier against tsunamis and storms

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  It turns the ocean water into freshwater

• Kelp floats in the air

Why are kelp forests important? (4:24)

• They provide habitat for thousands of marine species

• They are only important for coastal beauty

• They have no role in coastal protection

• Kelp forests do not absorb CO2

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How does kelp help fight climate change? (4:53)

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  By increasing ocean acidity

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  Kelp does not grow in the ocean

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  Absorbing carbon at rates much higher than terrestrial forests

• By releasing more CO2 into the atmosphere

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How does kelp compare to trees on land in terms of carbon absorption? (4:53)

• Kelp absorbs less carbon than trees

• Kelp releases carbon into the atmosphere

• Trees and kelp absorb the same amount of carbon

• Kelp can absorb carbon at rates 10 to 50 times greater than forests on land

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What makes kelp a sustainable food source? (6:36)

• It grows faster than wheat and doesn't use freshwater

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  Kelp cannot be eaten

• It needs pesticides to grow

• It requires a lot of freshwater to grow

Why is farming seaweed considered environmentally friendly? (6:36)

• It requires a lot of chemicals

• Seaweed farming harms the ocean

• It is not considered environmentally friendly

• It grows without needing feed, pesticides, or fertilizers

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What is a major threat to kelp forests? (7:03)

• Increased sunlight

• Overfishing in the ocean

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  Human-related stresses and environmental conditions

• Too much freshwater

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What is the role of Chile in kelp forest harvesting? (10:53)

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  Kelp does not exist in Chile

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  Chile only farms kelp and does not harvest wild kelp

• Chile is the largest harvester of wild kelp

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  It has banned all forms of kelp harvesting

How can kelp be used in agriculture? (19:05)

• Kelp cannot be used in agriculture

• Reducing methane emissions from livestock

• To increase soil erosion

• As a pesticide