Kelp Collection

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. ca. 1903, Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard

Fucus bulbosus, kelp
Plate 161 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner

Sea Otter - resting in kelp bed California, USA
TOM-1116 Sea Otter - resting in kelp bed California, USA. Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fucus radiatus, kelp

Kelp forest (Laminaria digitata) with small fish, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral
Collection of marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral

Sea Horses
BAL9295 Sea Horses by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Macrocystis pyrifera, giant kelp
Giant kelp, also known as kelp forest, seaweed and sea grass. Specimen annotated as Macrocystis pirifera from South Africa, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Scotland
Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Gas bladders of a giant kelp plant (Macrocystis pyrifera). Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Tasman Sea. This is the same species of giant kelp which is widespread on the Pacific coast of North

Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Seaweed (kelp), Cape Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick, Canada

Tangle or cuvie kelp, Laminaria hyperborea (Laminaria cloustonii). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration
FLO4989400 Tangle or cuvie kelp, Laminaria hyperborea (Laminaria cloustonii). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

USA, California. Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris)

In kelp forest
Jennifer Lu

Sugar kelp (Sacchinaria latissima) off Nova Scotia, Canada. September

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea) in the clear seas of Scotland, UK, September

Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) and Sea anemones (Actiniaria) on rock near iceberg. Tasiilaq, East Greenland. April

Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) near iceberg, view upwards to gap in sea ice. Tasiilaq, East Greenland. April

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swimming in kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) filter feeding beneath bull kelp. Hussar Point, Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) in bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Detail of the gas bladders and fronds of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) plant. Santa Barbara Island, the Channel Islands, California, United States of America. East Pacific Ocean

Kelp swaying with the tide at dusk, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Pacific Ocean wash against the rocky and scenic coastline of Northern California not far from Monterey

The cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Pacific Ocean swirl against the rocky and scenic coastline of Northern California not far from Monterey

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) reaching up toward the sea surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata), with two seals in the background. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. North Sea

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) school shelter in a bull kelp forest (Nereocystis luetkeana). Race Rocks, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Bull kelp canopy (Nereocystis luetkeana) floating on the surface providing protective habitat for juvenile Rockfishes (Sebastes spp.) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) with oral hood for catching planktonic prey. In the Pacific Northwest they are often found clinging to bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp, (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Seaweeds including Thongweed / Sea thong (Himanthalia elongata), Tangleweed kelp (Laminaria digitata), Toothed wrack (Fucus serratus) and Dulse (Palmaria palmata)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male swimming above Kelp / Oarweed (Laminaria hyperborea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, August

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea), Atlantic Ocean, North West Norway, March

USA, California, Seaweed floating in turquoise ocean water on coastline; Big Sur

Californian Sealion (Zalophus californianus) in kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benito del Este Island, Baja California Peninsula Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Scenic view of a bull kelp forest (Nereocystis luetkeana) with sunlight shining through the fronds. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) hides on the sebed, with Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) and copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) behind in the bull kelp forest

School of Blacksmith fish (Chromis punctipinnis) swim through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Draughtsboard Shark / Australian Swellshark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps) swims through a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera)

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Kelp: From Seahorses to Sea Otters" Dive into the mesmerizing realm forests, where a male Weedy seadragon gracefully carries its precious cargo of eggs. This captivating sight can be witnessed in the depths of Rye Beach, New Hampshire, as depicted in a vintage postcard from 1903. Fucus bulbosus and Fucus radiatus are just two the diverse species that make up this thriving underwater ecosystem. These types provide shelter and sustenance for an array of marine life, including small fish seeking refuge amidst their leafy fronds. As you venture further into these enchanting forests off Shetland, Scotland, you'll discover huts crafted by skilled kelp makers on South Uist. The Isle of Lewis also boasts stunning vistas within its Outer Hebrides archipelago – a testament to nature's beauty. Amongst the towering Macrocystis pyrifera or giant kelp stands lies another delightful surprise – sea horses gracefully navigating through swaying strands. Their delicate presence adds an ethereal touch to this already magical environment. But it's not only these gentle creatures that find solace among the kelp; California sea lions bask lazily in its canopy off Santa Barbara Island. Resting peacefully amidst this North East Pacific Ocean oasis, they epitomize tranquility and harmony with their surroundings. The importance of marine plants cannot be overstated either; leaves and seaweed play vital roles in maintaining coral reefs' health and resilience against environmental challenges, and are unsung heroes working tirelessly beneath the surface. So next time you encounter kelp along your coastal adventures or dive beneath waves teeming with life, take a moment to appreciate its intricate beauty and significance in sustaining our oceans' delicate balance. Let us protect these underwater wonders so future generations can continue marveling at their splendor.