Jacob Burckhardt's interpretation of the renaissance was a prototype of the modern world. Scholars think he overlooked the continuity between the middle ages and the renaissance. Also other renaissances had revived ancient things like Greek science, the Latin language, and a liking of the worth and creativity of individuals. To fifteenth-sixteenth century Italy the term meant a time of growth.
A kelp forest off of the coast of Anacapa Island, California. Giant kelp uses gas filled floats to keep the plant suspended, allowing the kelp blades near the ocean surface to capture light for photosynthesis.
No Sea Otters. No Kelp Forests. Sea otters are an iconic species, representing the beauty and diversity of marine life found along Californiaâs coastline. Theyâre also considered a keystone species because of their critical importance to the health and stability of the nearshore marine ecosystem.