A powerhouse species in peril Forest of the Sea David Helvarg Island Press, 2026. 264 pp.

Key Points

• Assess the significance of kelp forests for environmental health and identify the threats they face.
• Literature review of kelp forest ecosystem services
• Analysis of carbon capture and coastal protection functions
• Examination of current threats to kelp forests
• Kelp forests capture significant amounts of carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation.
• They play a crucial role in cleaning oceans and maintaining marine biodiversity.
• Threats such as pollution and climate change are endangering kelp forests, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.