ecosystems

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Sea otters are a keystone species in kelp forest ecosystems, eating sea urchins that would otherwise consume the kelp, according to the aquarium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Phil Wilkes, the lead researcher of Nature Unlocked, said that the project would allow researchers to explore how ecosystems work, respond to change and how they support both wildlife and people.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

These fish are important in river ecosystems and commercially.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

These systems are enormously important for ecosystems and coastal economies, yet they remain poorly monitored in many parts of the world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Though originally adapted to hunting large game in the Arctic, they soon adjusted to an amazing variety of climates and ecosystems.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari