Sunday, 14 April 2019

What is giant kelp?


It is the largest of the algae. It can measure up to 60 m long and when several kelp grow together they form an underwater forest. Kelp is an ideal shelter for many fish, lobsters and other marine creatures. There are several kinds of kelp, all are brown algae that live in cold waters.

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