Giant Kelp Collection

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

Macrocystis pyrifera, giant kelp
Giant kelp, also known as kelp forest, seaweed and sea grass. Specimen annotated as Macrocystis pirifera from South Africa, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swimming in kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Detail of the gas bladders and fronds of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) plant. Santa Barbara Island, the Channel Islands, California, United States of America. East Pacific Ocean

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) reaching up toward the sea surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp, (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Californian Sealion (Zalophus californianus) in kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benito del Este Island, Baja California Peninsula Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

School of Blacksmith fish (Chromis punctipinnis) swim through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands, Baja California Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, May

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands, Baja California Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, May

Female California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) and miscellaneous reef fish swimming in a forest of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Orange Garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) in a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Orange garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) in a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) female, and Garibaldi, (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming in Southern sea palm (Eisenia arborea) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands

Young California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) play in the canopy of a forest of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. California, USA. North East Pacific Ocean

Red gorgonians (Lophogorgia chilensis) growing beneath a Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, with female California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands

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

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera) Washes Up On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

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

USA, California, Sunlight streaming through forest of Giant Kelp (Macrocystis Pyrifera); Catalina Island

USA, California, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary; Catalina Island, Giant Kelp Frond showing Pneumatocysts (Macrocystis Pyrifera)

Illustration of otters and fish using Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) for camouflage and protectio

Kelp forest with school of fish, Catalina Island, California

A large lions mane jellyfish swims in a kelp forest off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide, provide vital habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates

Rays of light shining through a kelp forest, Catalina Island, California

Giant kelp grows off the coast of California
Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) grows off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide, provide vital habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) grows off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide, provide vital habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates

Sunrays shining through a cathedral of kelp, Catalina Island, California

Sunburst through giant kelp on the California coast
Sunburst through giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) on the California coast

Colorful starfish cover the bottom of a giant kelp forest off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide

Giant Kelp, Catalina Island, California

Kelp, British Admiral beach, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Bull Kelp stranded on the beach at Skenes Creek, south west Victoria, Australia

Giant kelp (Macrocystes pyrifera), Gypsy Cove, Stanley, East Falkland Island, South Atlantic Ocean, South America

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

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

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) underwater. Giant kelp is the largest of the Pacific kelps and can grow more than 45 centimetres per day. It is usually found in large beds or forests

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

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The majestic giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) stands tall and proud in the depths of the North East Pacific Ocean. Its long, golden fronds sway gracefully with the currents, creating a mesmerizing underwater forest. Amongst this enchanting kelp forest, a male weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) carries precious cargo - eggs that will soon hatch into new life. The seadragon's careful journey through the towering kelp showcases the symbiotic relationship between these organisms. In the canopy of this underwater wonderland, a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) finds solace and rest. It basks in the tranquility provided by the giant kelp as it floats effortlessly above Santa Barbara Island in Los Angeles, California. Air-filled bladders attached to each strand act as natural buoyancy devices, lifting them towards sunlight at the ocean's surface. These air bladders are vital for their survival and growth. A school of blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) gracefully swims through this thriving ecosystem. Their vibrant colors contrast beautifully against the lush green backdrop of Macrocystis pyrifera. California sea lions also find refuge within these towering giants. They navigate through dense patches with ease, showcasing their agility and adaptability to this unique habitat. As we zoom in on Giant Kelp's intricate details, we marvel at its gas bladders and delicate fronds that make up its structure. Each component plays a crucial role in maintaining balance within this marine ecosystem. Witnessing strands being lifted towards sunlight is truly awe-inspiring. These air bladders ensure that every part of Macrocystis pyrifera receives essential nutrients from above while providing shelter for countless marine creatures below. Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) find their home amidst this thriving kelp forest.