Gulf of Maine kelp forest (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption Kelp forests provide essential food, habitat, and clean water for a rich marine ecosystem on Maine’s coast, but these forests are in flux due to pressures of rising ocean temperatures (Courtesey of Brian Skerry). Credit Brian Skerry Usage Restrictions No re-usage allowed. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.