======Marakata kelp forest======
===[ecosystem]===
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**Pronunciation**: (MAR-ah-kah-tah)\\
**Galactic Region**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Perseus Arm]]\\
**Galactic Branch**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Sikhara Branch]]\\
**Galactic Sector**: [[galaxy:Sector N4|N4]]\\
**Star System**: [[Sol]]\\
**Planet**: [[Terra]]\\
**Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\
**Nations**: [[Yuanen]]\\
**Related Cities**: None\\
**Related Geography**: [[Kachua Bay]]\\
**Land Area**: 135,000 square miles\\
**Length**: 240 miles east to west\\
**Coordinates**: 0° N, 100° W\\

{{ :wiki:locator_color_-_marakata_kelp_forest.png?nolink |A color map of the Marakata Kelp Forest}}

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Under the surface of [[Kachua Bay]] lies an underwater forest, boasting a wide variety of kelp fronds. Among the kelp swims the elders, the colloquial name for the bay's giant turtles

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==== Flora and fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Sea Slug]] - Found along the floor of the forest, exclusively in a brilliant white color
  * [[fauna#Sea Sponge]] - Found along the floor of the in brilliant reds and oranges
  * [[fauna#Turtle]] - Several aquatic species live and lay their eggs within the kelp forest bed

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{{ :wiki:locator_-_marakata_kelp_forest.png?nolink |A paper map of the Marakata Kelp Forest}}