Forest of the Sea

“A world tour of a threatened, essential ecosystem… . A welcome argument for paying more attention to ‘the most basic building blocks of life.’” * Kirkus Reviews *
“Helvarg’s vivid storytelling and investigative approach make complex environmental issues understandable and deeply human, encouraging readers to think differently about the oceans and the fragile interconnected systems that sustain life on Earth.” * California Diver *
“A powerful, eye-opening read.” * HortWeek *
“A masterful piece of environmental journalism.”—Roy Stewart, British Naturalists’ Association
“A well-written and fascinating book.”—Mark Avery, Mark Avery blog
“David Helvarg’s Forest of the Sea does sterling work in ensuring that the plight of kelp – the ecosystem it supports, and its people-sustaining planetary relevance – are no longer out of mind (even if they may be out of sight for much of the time…). This is an unashamed love letter to kelp. Or, rather, a love letter to the human race about kelp. I urge everybody to read it, and become more kelp-aware.”—Nigel Chaffey, Plant Cuttings
“Helvarg has a compelling journalistic writing style that grips right from the opening dive description … . A revealing book, and thoroughly recommended.”—Steve Weinman, Divernet
“Helvarg’s pioneering book is a plea to save kelp from continuing human destruction.”—Andrew Robinson, Nature
“A worthwhile read for anyone interested in how this feature of near shore environments can help to save our ocean, and ourselves.”—Dan Heifley, Santa Cruz Sentinel

David Helvarg is a journalist and ocean activist. He is the founder and executive director of Blue Frontier, an ocean policy and media group, and producer of Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast. He has produced more than 40 documentaries for media outlets, including PBS and the Discovery Channel. He is the author of six books about oceans.

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