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How does kelp affect fishing?
fish can swim into the kelp and get stuck.
Do fish like kelp?
Some fish do, and some fish do not. Parrot Fish, Surgeon Fish, Blue Tangs would eat Kelp. Sharks would not. Basically fish that are Herbivores (plant eaters) would eat Kelp. Carnivores would not.
Do sea urchins eat kelp?
Fish, birds, octopi, and sea otters eats Kelp crabs.
What fish are eaten by the queen tiger fish and eat kelp too?
Queen tiger fish primarily eat other fish in their natural habitat, such as smaller species of fish and crustaceans. While they are not typically known to eat kelp, they may inadvertently consume kelp if it is mixed in with their prey or surrounding environment.
Why do fisherman harvest kelp?
Yes, a fisherman should worry about kelp. If commercial fishing nets can get tangled in the kelp and if a sports fisherman lines can be caught in the kelp which help a fish escape once hooked.Kelp helps provide cover for fish, both large and small. Small fish, or bait, hide out in the kelp stringers to hide from larger fish. Larger fish hang out in the kelp to hide from larger predators like seals, and to find bait fish to eat. Kelp can be seen or hidden in the water column due to the flow of the tide.If the current runs in the right direction, the kelp stingers lie out and you can through bait or artificial lures between the stringers. It is fairly easy to pull fish out of the kelp using a 'kelp cutter' rig. This consists of using heavy braided line, such as Spectra, and a short 'topshot' (short 5-6') of fluorocarbon or monofilament line. The braid will cut through the kelp as you pull on it freezing the fish from the stringers.
How does kelp depend on other animals?
Sea Otters eat abalone which eat the kelp. Kelp provides a safe fish nursery for fry.
What primary consumers does Kelp Forest's have?
a sea bird fish (big fish)
Is a kelp a herbivore or omnivore?
To the extent of my knowledge, kelp is a herbivore. They cannot eat any type of animal or fish.
Is a kelp to a kelp bass a consumer to consumer?
No, a kelp is not a consumer to a kelp bass. Kelp is a primary producer, as it performs photosynthesis to create energy, while a kelp bass is a consumer that feeds on smaller organisms, including fish and invertebrates. In an ecological context, the relationship is producer (kelp) to primary consumer (kelp bass), not consumer to consumer.
How did changes to the oceans kelp forest show how producers and consumers are related?
producers (like kelp) make their own food from sugars and photosynthesis. Consumers such as Garibaldi's and other fish can use the kelp as food, and protection against bigger fish to hide in
Are kelp fish omnivores?
Kelp fish, also known as kelp greenling, are primarily carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates and other fish. However, they may also consume some plant matter, particularly in areas rich in kelp. This diet can give them some omnivorous traits, but they are predominantly classified as carnivores. Their feeding habits can vary based on their habitat and available food sources.
Is a kelp a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?
To the extent of my knowledge, kelp is a herbivore. They cannot eat any type of animal or fish.
