Bioligist
How many species are found in the kelp forest?
1,000 species
How does trolling affect kelp
it pulls it out and flattens the ocean floor
What do marine chemists do?
They look at the chemical composition of things in the ocean
How does the ocean alter by kelp getting harvested?
It changes waves
How tall can kelp grow?
Up to 100 feet
True or false: Does kelp protect larger animals from predators?
False
What is trolling
Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water at a consistent, low speed.
Can acidic water damage fishes lungs and gills?
Yes
What do marine physicists focus on?
The fundamental physical process in the marine environment
Where are kelp forests found?
Eastern coast of North America stretching from Alaska to California
What is a downfall of overharvesting kelp?
Habitat loss
What speed do fish come out of the water when being baited?
Low, consistent speed
What does kelp help the ocean do?
Keeps the water from being too acidic
Is the economy a benefit or not a benefit?
Benefit
What are two products that kelp is used in?
Toothpaste, shampoo, salad dressing, puddings, cakes, dairy products, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, other food products.
What nutrients do kelp need to grow?
Nitrogen and Phosphorus
What can kelp be turned into relating to chemistry?
Diesel fuel
What are kelp forests similar to?
Forest on land
What does too much nutrients do to the ocean?
Deplete oxygen levels
True and false: Kelp fuel emits carbon into the air
False
True or false: Animals rely on kelp
True