Kelp Forest Collection (#2)

Garabaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus, in kelp forest, Calfornia, USA
The Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) is the state fish of California. It is pictured in a forest of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Catalina Island, California, USA; California

Sunlight streaming through kelp forest, California, USA
Sunlight through a forest of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island; Santa Barbara Island, California, United States of America

A Forest Of Giant Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera), Off Santa Barbara Island; California, United States Of America

South Africa, Cape Town, Atlantic Ocean Fish swimming in Kelp Forest exhibit at Two Oceans Aquarium

Sunrays shine on kelp and a damselfish through clear water near Poor Knights Islands, North Island, New Zealand

Sunrays shine on fish and kelp through clear water near Poor Knights Islands, North Island, New Zealand

Sunrays shine on kelp through clear water near Poor Knights Islands, North Island, New Zealand

Paddling Through the Bull Kelp Forest, Broken Island Group, Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006

Red gorgonian (Lophogorgia chilensis) in a giant kelp forest. A gorgonian is a colonial cnidarian related to corals. The feathery white bodies on the gorgonian are the feeding tentacles of the tiny

Island kelpfish (Alloclinus holderi) in a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). This fish, which reaches lengths of 10 centimetres, is found along the Pacific coast of California

Kelpfish (Chironemus sp.) amongst kelp. This fish is native to coastal Australia and New Zealand

Strap kelp (Lessonia sp.). Photographed off the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand

Kelp Forest Seaweed - Channel Islands, California
DOC-99 GIANT KELP FOREST - SEAWEED Channel Islands, California Macrocystis pyifera Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Seaweed Kelp Forest Channel Islands, California, USA
DOC-100 Seaweed Kelp Forest Channel Islands, California, USA. Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine), head of tompot blenny under kelp forest, Isle of Man, UK
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8979
TOM-1651 Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8971
TOM-1650 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8968
TOM-1717 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Enchanting Depths of a Kelp Forest: A Glimpse into Underwater Wonderlands" Dive into the mesmerizing world of kelp forests, where an array of fascinating marine life thrives amidst towering strands of seaweed. Witness the extraordinary sight of a male Weedy seadragon diligently carrying its precious cargo – eggs – through this underwater oasis. In Shetland, Scotland, small fish gracefully navigate their way through a dense Laminaria digitata kelp forest, creating a vibrant tapestry against the backdrop of July's warm hues. Meanwhile, in Santa Barbara Island, California sea lions find solace as they rest atop the canopy formed by giant Macrocystis pyrifera kelp trees. The air-filled bladders of Giant kelp glisten under the sun on Santa Barbara Island's Channel Islands. These floating wonders provide buoyancy to these majestic plants and offer shelter to countless marine creatures that call this thriving ecosystem home. Scotland's clear seas unveil another breathtaking scene in September—a flourishing Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest swaying gently with each oceanic current. Chromis punctipinnis blacksmiths elegantly school through towering Macrocystis pyrifera giants while California sea lions playfully frolic within their leafy embrace. Further north in North West Norway's Atlantic Ocean lies yet another captivating sight—the ethereal beauty of a Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest during March. Here, nature paints an enchanting picture as sunlight filters through translucent waters and illuminates this submerged wonderland. Witness Grey seals gracefully glide above Shetland's Scottish kelp forests in August—a playful young seal captures hearts as it explores its aquatic playground near Lundy Island. And not far away, groups of California sea lions revel in their watery haven amidst Macrocystis pyrifera giants.