EDiS #5 - “Shallow Sea”
The relatively shallow waters all along the western shores of Washington are home to vast beds of kelp of several varieties. These beds support a very important and delicate ecosystem of marine life. The kelp forests nurture and protect hundreds of species of fish who live among the plants. Sea urchins feed on the bulbs and roots of the plants. Sea otters feed on the sea urchins. If the otters don't eat the urchins, the urchins kill the kelp and the fish die. Maintaining this system is crucial to balance of nature.
The relatively shallow waters all along the western shores of Washington are home to vast beds of kelp of several varieties. These beds support a very important and delicate ecosystem of marine life. The kelp forests nurture and protect hundreds of species of fish who live among the plants. Sea urchins feed on the bulbs and roots of the plants. Sea otters feed on the sea urchins. If the otters don't eat the urchins, the urchins kill the kelp and the fish die. Maintaining this system is crucial to balance of nature.
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