Kelp Forest (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption New research suggests that kelp forests are surprisingly resilient, but can be overwhelmed by a combination of global and local conditions. Credit Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Usage Restrictions None 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.