Hey peeps! Have you done some exploring lately, like hiking, swimming, or biking? Well, you know that if I wasn't working as a spokes-sea lion for the National Sanctuary Program, I would definitely be out there exploring too! But I have as much fun hearing the explorations of my friends!

Have you met my friend Otto the Sea Otter? Well he is always off on dangerous adventures. This time he is exploring the kelp forests off the coast of California. These underwater rainforests can grow as long as ten stories! These forests are the fastest growing plants in the world! They provide shelter and food to many animals like whales, sharks and sea otters!

-Sanctuary Sam

P.S. Did you know that there are many household items that include kelp as an ingredient? Visit this site and scroll down to play "Is Kelp in Your House"!