Scattered tree death contributes to substantial forest loss in California

New study shows sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century — kelp forests are more extensive and resilient to climate change where sea otters have reoccupied the California coastline during the last century.

Sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century

They Abducted a River in California. And It Wasn’t Even a Crime.