Kelp communities are severely disturbed by all of the following except:

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Grazing fishes typically do not severely disturb kelp communities to the extent that the other factors listed do. Grazing sea urchins, pollution, warm currents, and El Niño events can all significantly impact kelp ecosystems, often leading to their decline or destruction. Grazing fishes, on the other hand, are generally part of a healthy kelp ecosystem balance.

Kelp Communities Are Severely Disturbed by All of the Following