Stunning underwater photography of the world’s great marine kelp forests and the wildlife they shelter.

Kelp forests, which thrive in cold, nutrient-rich waters, are found along the coasts of every continent except Antarctica. These underwater realms are stunningly beautiful and host entire ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds for an abundance of marine life.

With transcendent photography and compelling accounts from freedivers and storytellers Ross Frylinck and Faine Loubser, this book offers a captivating glimpse into these ocean forests. Dive beneath the midnight sun in the Arctic Circle and watch the northern lights dance over the waters of Shetland, Scotland. In Aotearoa New Zealand, swim with playful sea lions off Rakiura Stewart Island. In South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, cross paths with dusky dolphins, whales, and sharks. Meet an austral sea wolf in the icy Strait of Magellan and learn from kelp harvesters on remote islands in Japan.

Hidden Ocean Forests documents kelp forests around the world, showcasing their rich biodiversity and long-lasting impacts on human culture. These remarkable images and enchanting essays reveal the hidden beauty, significance, and fragility of these submerged wonderlands.