Kelp Collection (#8)

Juvenile Copper Rockfish hiding among, Giant Kelp (Macrocystis integrefolia), Browning Passage, Scuba Diving, Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis integrefolia), Browning Passage, Scuba Diving, Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

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

Bull Kelp, Shag Point, Otago

Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp. ) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay
Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp.) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay, Dorset, England, august

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) with pneumatocysts (air bladders), washed up on beach after storm, Pacific Ocean, Moss Landing, Central California, U.S.A. november

Kelp (Laminariales sp. ) fronds, washed up on beach, with Bamburgh Castle in distance, Bamburgh, Northumberland
Kelp (Laminariales sp.) fronds, washed up on beach, with Bamburgh Castle in distance, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, july

Sugar Kelp Seaweed (Laminaria saccharina) AKA " Poor Mans Weather Glass" - Causand, Plymouth Sound

Furbellows (Saccorhiza polyschides) fronds, attached to rocks at low tide, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, february

Sugar Kelp (Laminaria saccharina) fronds, on shore with rockpools at low tide, with Clavel Tower on clifftop in distance, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, march

Girl snorkelling over kelp bed, Porthnaven, Cornwall, England, september

Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis) adult, collecting kelp for nesting material, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, december

Southern fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) diving in a kelp forest. The southern (or South American) fur seal hunts mostly at night, diving up to 170 metres to feed on fish and krill

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

Giant kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) in a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) coast of southern USA and Mexico inhabiting, kelp forests

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

Kelp, Japan
Kelp (Costaria costata), Japan

Kelp farming, Zanzibar
Kelp farming. Woman harvesting kelp (seaweed) being grown off the coast of Zanzibar. Introduced to Zanzibar from the Philipines in 1988, this industry provides work for hundreds of islanders

Kelp holdfast (Laminaria digitata)
Kelp holdfast (Laminaria digitata.). This is a root-like structure with which the blade of kelp is attached to the sea-bed

Kelp seaweed (Laminaria digitata) floating at the waters surface. This seaweed is also known as devils apron and oarweed. It is used in the production of iodine, soda and fertilisers

Seaweed covered beach. These are mostly kelps, tangles and oar weeds. There is a covering of several feet after the seaweed was washed on to the beach after a storm

Furbelows seaweed, Saccorhiza polyschides
Furbelows seaweed holdfast (Saccorhiza polyschides). This part of the plant anchors to the rock. Furbelows is the largest European seaweed, it can grow up to 4.5 metres in length

Bull kelp bed (Durvillea antarctica) near Kaikoura, South Island, 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

Harvesting kelp
A boat is piled high with kelp and rowed ashore by two sullen-looking gentlemen

Seaweed-Kelp frond on seashore at low tide, Northumberland UK
USH-2232 Seaweed - Kelp frond on seashore at low tide Northumberland UK Laminaria digitata Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bull kelp beds, near Kaikoura; South Island, New Zealand
ROG-11633 Bull kelp beds near Kaikoura; South Island, New Zealand. Durvillea antarctica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Holdfast or stipe of large kelp washed up on beach. Curio Bay the Catlins New Zealand
MAB-527 Holdfast or stipe of large kelp washed up on beach. Curio Bay the Catlins New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Holdfast or stripe of large kelp washed up on beach. Curio Bay the Catlins, New Zealand
MAB-526 Holdfast or stripe of large kelp washed up on beach Curio Bay the Catlins, New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tanggle Kelp / Oarweed Seaweed
KF-11158 Tanggle Kelp / Oarweed - Seaweed Alaska Laminaria digitata Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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

Seaweed - Hold fast of Bull Kelp New Zealand
DH-0928 Seaweed - Hold fast of Bull Kelp New Zealand Durvillea antarctica Don Hadden 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

Gentoo penguin walking down the beach alone in misty rain. (Pygoscelis papua). Carcass Island, Falkland
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Kelp seaweed, Druidston Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) and dulse ( Palmaria Palmata) exposed at low tide, St
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Fur Seal. Bearing Island, Russia
Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock

Pair of Falkland kelp geese on beach full of mussels. (Chloephaga hybrida malvinarum). West Point Island, Falkland
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Great egret (Ardea alba) standing on kelp. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA
Danny Frank / 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

Sea Otter - resting in kelp bed - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA DN824
FG-2617 SEA OTTER - sleeping, lying on back in water. Resting with kelp wrapped around body to prevent drifting Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA Enlydra lutris Enhydra lutris Francois

Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America
TOM-1117 Sea Otter - x2 resting in kelp Aleutian Islands, Alaska, North America. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Otter Scottish coast
NG-91 Otter Scottish coast Lutra lutra Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

British Otter - On kelp covered shore Shetland Mainland, UK MA001174
COS-1988 British Otter - on kelp covered shore Shetland Mainland, UK Lutra lutra Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bat Ray - in kelp Channel Islands California, USA
DOC-80 Bat Ray - in kelp Channel Islands California, USA. Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otters - Resting in kelp. Monterey Bay, California, USA Mo74
TOM-792 Sea Otters - two, resting with kelp wrapped around body to prevent drifting Monterey Bay, California, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Kelp: From Seahorses to Sea Otters" Dive into the mesmerizing realm forests, where a male Weedy seadragon gracefully carries its precious cargo of eggs. This captivating sight can be witnessed in the depths of Rye Beach, New Hampshire, as depicted in a vintage postcard from 1903. Fucus bulbosus and Fucus radiatus are just two the diverse species that make up this thriving underwater ecosystem. These types provide shelter and sustenance for an array of marine life, including small fish seeking refuge amidst their leafy fronds. As you venture further into these enchanting forests off Shetland, Scotland, you'll discover huts crafted by skilled kelp makers on South Uist. The Isle of Lewis also boasts stunning vistas within its Outer Hebrides archipelago – a testament to nature's beauty. Amongst the towering Macrocystis pyrifera or giant kelp stands lies another delightful surprise – sea horses gracefully navigating through swaying strands. Their delicate presence adds an ethereal touch to this already magical environment. But it's not only these gentle creatures that find solace among the kelp; California sea lions bask lazily in its canopy off Santa Barbara Island. Resting peacefully amidst this North East Pacific Ocean oasis, they epitomize tranquility and harmony with their surroundings. The importance of marine plants cannot be overstated either; leaves and seaweed play vital roles in maintaining coral reefs' health and resilience against environmental challenges, and are unsung heroes working tirelessly beneath the surface. So next time you encounter kelp along your coastal adventures or dive beneath waves teeming with life, take a moment to appreciate its intricate beauty and significance in sustaining our oceans' delicate balance. Let us protect these underwater wonders so future generations can continue marveling at their splendor.