Just a stone's throw away from major human population centers lie vast stands of an ancient marine forest where no bird sings and no wind blows, but which teems with as much life as the densest tropical rainforest. This the the kelp forest, the richest habitat of the sea. The kelp forest has no birds, flowers, wind, or sun, yet teems with animals and lush vegetation. Through dramatic photographs and simple text, The Secrets of Kelp Forests, from theJean-Michel Cousteau Presents series, brings this amazingly rich wilderness to life. Readers meet its incredible array of plants and animals, from tiny snails to enormous kelp plants, deadly sharks to voracious sea urchins. The book also introduces strange creatures that live on the ocean floor, from bizarre nudibranchs to fearsome moray eels. This title explores the many factors, both manmade and natural, that impact this delicate environment as well. | The Secrets of Kelp Forests by Howard Hall, Paperback | Indigo Chapters