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Those aren't redwoods. They are mostly native oak species. Kelp forest depletion was largely a result of sea otters being hunted to near extinction, resulting
by masonic 5y ago
Those aren't redwoods. They are mostly native oak species.
Kelp forest depletion was largely a result of sea otters being hunted to near extinction, resulting in urchin barrens (otters keep urchin populations in check).
- mint2 5y agoIn combination with the Sea star pandemic that essentially wiped out the other urchin predator.