[Opinion] New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests

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New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests

The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach debris, but they’re a reminder of the vibrant underwater forests below. Children may play with them, while others tiptoe around them, not realizing their vital role in the ecosystem. Now, a new bill aims to formally recognize and protect these marine forests for future generations.  “Kelp is a bedrock, keystone species, and if we’re serio…