High-angle dolly shot flattening out over Seabed

High-angle dolly shot flattening out over Seabed

An essential factor in Kelp ecosystems is herbivore grazers. If there is a sudden increase in one of these herbivores (urchins, snails, abalone, etc.), the growth of the forest can come to a halt. Likewise, if there is a depletion in an important herbivore, a Kelp forest ecosystem will quickly become out of balance.