Kelp fronds showing pneumatocysts, bouyant gas-filled bubble-like structures which float the kelp plant off the ocean bottom toward the surface, where it will spread to form a roof-like canopy.
This image is featured in: Catalina West End - Kelp Forests and Garibaldi
Image ID: 37150
Format: Digital 3:2
This image is featured in: Catalina West End - Kelp Forests and Garibaldi
Image ID: 37150
Format: Digital 3:2
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Categories:
- Location > Oceans > Pacific > California (USA) / Baja California (Mexico) > Channel Islands > Catalina Island
- Location > USA > California > Catalina Island
- Subject > Technique > Underwater
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