In the Offshore Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest, Sea

In the offshore kelp forests of the Pacific Northwest, sea stars feed on kelp.Sea otters, in turn, feed on sea stars, keeping their population in check.If the sea otter population shows an abrupt decline, what would be the likely effect on this community?

A) Little or no change
B) Increase in both sea stars and kelp
C) Decrease in both sea stars and kelp
D) Increase in sea stars and decrease in kelp
E) Increase in kelp and decrease in sea stars