Kelp fronds and pneumatocysts, Macrocystis pyrifera photo, Catalina Island, California

Kelp fronds and pneumatocysts, gas filled bladders float the kelp and leaf-like blades collect sunlight, underwater. Catalina Island, California, USA

Species: Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 23473
Format: Digital 16:9

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Categories:

Location > Oceans > Pacific > California (USA) / Baja California (Mexico) > Channel Islands > Catalina Island
Location > USA > California > Catalina Island
Plant > Marine Plant > Giant Kelp > Frond / Stipe / Pneumatocyst / Detail
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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