"Explore the secrets of the golden forests of the sea with David Helvarg, whose masterful voice for the ocean is on point to inspire actions needed to explore, cherish, and protect vital kelp systems; kelp is critically needed to stabilize climate, biodiversity, and the prosperity of life on Earth--humans very much included." --Sylvia A. Earle, oceanographer " Forest of the Sea is an important reminder of the world of kelp and how entangled our human lives are with giant algae. David Helvarg's dives, journeys, and meetings with memorable characters offers a balance of wonder and warning about the kelp forests of the world." --Craig Foster, cofounder of Sea Change Project, Oscar-winning filmmaker of My Octopus Teacher , and author of Amphibious Soul "David has dedicated his life to the protection of our precious Blue Planet. His deep dive into the fabulous world of kelp lays out not only the peril of these dynamic ecosystems but also a way forward that benefits the ocean and people." --Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau, ocean restorationists and founders of the Voyacy Group "An utterly fascinating book. If the world's kelp forests were on land instead of under the waves, they'd be as famous as the Amazon; we owe David Helvarg a debt of thanks for bringing them to light.
We can repay it by doing something to protect this vital and irreplaceable ecosystem." --Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun "David Helvarg has devoted his life to helping the sea, and now he turns his attention to declining kelp forests. The solution is achievable. Forest of the Sea tells us what we need to know and what we need to do." --Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Alfie and Me "David Helvarg offers a mesmerizing picture of one of the most vital, yet overlooked, parts of our planet: the kelp forests sprawling just off our shores. This book is a call to action, and I hope it inspires you as much as it has inspired me to stand up for the forests of the sea." --Ted Danson, award-winning actor, ocean advocate, and Oceana board member "As David Helvarg dives into brilliant kelp forests, he takes readers on a voyage of discovery. Kelp is the unsung hero of our ocean, and Helvarg illuminates its humble majesty in this beautiful and riveting narrative.
Forest of the Sea is a gift to us all." --Susan Casey, author of The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean "David Helvarg argues in Forest of the Sea that kelp forests and the sea life dependent on them are in trouble. His message is clear--if we are to protect our oceans, we must protect kelp forests." --Leon E. Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and cochair of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation "David Helvarg's lyrical prose and remarkable observational detail takes you with him on a journey exploring the critically endangered kelp forests. Beautifully written and evocatively picturesque, Forest of the Sea offers a breathtaking dive into one of the least known enchanting wonders of our planet's ecosystems.
" --Ralph Nader, author and consumer advocate.