An unexpected forest in the ocean
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Discovering the Kelp Forests
This chapter explores a groundbreaking ecological find involving the Essenia galapagantis kelp, discovered in a newly identified forest deep in the mesophotic zone. It highlights the adaptations of this species to low light conditions, the potential for classification as a new species, and the implications for carbon sequestration and resilience amid climate change.
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