the purple sea urchin
The predators of bull kelp are sea urchins.
Sea otters will flee to escape predators, take refuge in kelp forests and come up onto land.
No. Sea urchins are primary consumers and only eat sea weed, algae and kelp.
Baby gray whales live in Kelp Forests to hide from predators.
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Sea otters do not eat kelp but they do live in the kelp forests. They use the deep cover as protection from predators. Sea otters eat the red sea urchin that will destroy a kelp forest if left unchecked.
The brittle star and kelp holdfast engage in a symbiotic relationship where the brittle star benefits from the protection and habitat provided by the kelp's holdfast. The holdfast anchors the kelp to the substrate, creating a stable environment that offers shelter and a place for the brittle star to hide from predators. In return, the brittle star can help the kelp by feeding on detritus and small organisms that may harm the kelp, contributing to a healthier ecosystem. This interaction exemplifies the mutual benefits and interconnectedness of marine organisms.
Technically, kelp cannot have a predator because it is not able to defend itself and cannot realize what is happening to it because it is of plant origin. But, it does have organisms that eat it, like for example, fish, sea urchins, humans, and etc.
If sea otters didn't have predators, the population would get too big, and they would eat almost all of their food supply. Then the lack of food would cause most of them to get sick and die. Then their food supply would have a burst in population. A sea otter's food eats kelp, so then they would eat all of the kelp. The fish that lived in the kelp wouldn't have a place to hide, so they would all be eaten.
Yes it does they are sea otters, crabs, and a type of fish.Yes it does they are sea otters, crabs, and a type of fish.
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Overfishing species like tuna, cod, and sardines disrupts the balance of the bay ecosystem by removing key predators and competitors that help maintain the population of herbivores, such as sea urchins. With fewer predators to control their numbers, sea urchins can proliferate and overgraze on kelp, leading to significant declines in kelp forests. These kelp forests are crucial for providing habitat and food for various marine species, and their loss can further destabilize the ecosystem. Consequently, overfishing can initiate a cascade of ecological changes that ultimately harm biodiversity and the overall health of the bay.