Kelp Forest Ecosystems
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This collection of lesson plans and activities for students includes engaging materials to allow anyone to gain a better understanding of Kelp Forest Ecosystems, their importance, the animals that call them home, and the dangers they face.

aerial view of the South Farallon Islands

Ocean Guardian Dive Club: Greater Farallones Lesson

This lesson introduces students to Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of California. Students will learn about Kelp Forest Ecosystems interactions and how they can be impacted by changing ocean conditions. Students will also learn about ways some marine protected areas address this threat. Use the Kelp Forest Ecosystems Food Web and Monitoring Survey worksheets that go along with this lesson plan.

urchins on the deck of a ship

Kelp Forest Keystone Species Game

This matching game allows students to exercise their knowledge of keystone species within kelp species.

leather star in a kelp forest

Watershed Academy Activity Guide

In this activity you will learn about ways that scientists monitor habitats in the marine environment of the Channel Islands and will be able to apply what they have learned to monitoring their own field study site.

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Kelp Distance Learning Programs with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Take a virtual dive in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary kelp forests. Learn about some of the animals that call this incredible ecosystem home! Submit a request for someone to present to your classroom.