BBC program Big Blue Live has filmed the kelp forest in the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 360°, so you can explore in all directions while the cameraman swims through the aquarium's habitat, using the compass in the upper left corner of the video. They've also provided helpful identifying labels for each species that swims past, creating a truly immersive experience.Motherboard has done a lot of reporting on the state of our terrestrial forests in the last few days, which we are continuing to destroy with aplomb. But we can't forget our aboveground forests' aquatic neighbors: kelp forests, which provide crucial support to an ecosystem all their own.Charles Darwin once postulated that the destruction of a kelp forest would be more devastating to a wider variety of species than that of a forest on land. Whether or not that's true, kelp forests provide food and shelter for fish, which are in turn fed upon by seabirds, otters and seals. If these environments shrink, an entire food chain would be negatively affected.Luckily, the kelp forests off the coast of Monterey are flourishing, but that doesn't mean these dreamlike worlds aren't in danger elsewhere. The ecosystems of kelp forests aren't as clearly understood as their topside counterparts, but it's been established that their vulnerability is increased by global warming, invasive species, and overfishing.For now, enjoy this tranquil journey through the kelp forests of the aquarium, where you can see rockfish, sea bass, and a leopard shark. But as you do, take a minute to consider the underwater worlds that are equally deserving of protection.