New growth occurs at the elevated end of the plant. When it reaches the surface, the kelp plant continues to grow and will spread out at the surface to form a thick canopy.Kelp bed. San Clemente Island, California, USA
Species:
Giant kelp,
Macrocystis pyriferaLocation:
San Clemente Island,
CaliforniaImage ID:
02504Format: Film 2:3
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