Macrocystis Kelp

(Macrocystis pyrifera)

- in closeup and as a kelp forest -

© Garry McCarthy

 

Kelp forest with gorgonian in foreground
© Bob Gladden

 

© Will Molay

 

© 2001 Paul Foretic

 

© Will Molay

 

Closeup of a kelp holdfast (where it attaches to the bottom)
© Herb Gruenhagen

 

© Will Molay

 

© 2001 Paul Foretic

 

© Herb Gruenhagen

 

A diver in the kelp forest
© Will Molay

 

© Will Molay

 

© Will Molay

 

© Will Molay

 

© Will Molay

 

A school of fish in the kelp forest
© Will Molay

 

© Will Molay