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Doomed to Disappear? Endangered Species

The kelp begins disappearing. Kelp

plays its own important role in the

ecosystem. The plants provide

hiding places for tiny fish.

Without the plants, the fish no longer

have places to hide. They are clearly

visible to their enemies. Check

What happens to kelp when the

population of sea urchins increases?

More kelp is eaten.
Unit 10 | Doomed to Disappear? Endangered Species