A photographer shares the epiphanies she has had while chronicling underwater jungles off the California coast ...

Nicknamed the "king of the kelp forest," giant sea bass are among scuba divers' favorite characters to spot off the ...

Let's explore five mesmerizing kelp forest dives promising an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves. Situated off the ...

Interested in animals that eat kelp and seaweed? Read on to learn about 14 amazing marine animals that chow down on this ...

Marine heat waves that seemed extreme just a decade ago will become commonplace by the end of this century in waters favored by giant kelp, researchers have found. Dense forests of giant kelp ...

60, No. 6, 2015 Patterns and controls of reef-scale prod... We investigated the patterns and controls of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) production by the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) using data ...

Tell your students that each of them is a scientist who has discovered a new species of animal found in giant kelp forests around the world. First, have the students do a “free write ...

This is the plan to keep it that way. Jellyfish float among the fronds of a kelp forest off Isla de los Estados, Argentina. Giant kelps (Macrocystis pyrifera) are the largest algae in the ocean ...

These waters are home to one of the plant world’s most incredible species: giant kelp. As it grows, like all plants, it sucks up carbon dioxide and stores it away. But giant kelp is one of the ...

Unfortunately, the decline of kelp forests has had a knock-on effect on weedy seadragon populations and they are becoming increasingly rare. Importance: The decline of giant kelp forests means ...

Sage Ono (USA) explores the abundant life around the giant kelp forests in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. “With delicate lighting and a simple, yet effective composition, the photographer ...

Kelp forests are some of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Giant kelp, a kind of algae, can grow up to 18 inches per day, and the trees reach more than ten stories tall at full growth.