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giant kelp

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noun

  1. any of various very large kelps of the genera Laminaria, Macrocystis, and Nereocystis.


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Sage Ono, inspired by his grandfather's marine biology stories, captures the unique underwater life of Monterey Bay's giant kelp forests.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Urchins have hurt both species, though giant kelp forests have fared better.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

As a case study, the authors used the 21 biological and physical guidelines presented in their framework to map out protections for giant kelp ecosystems and species across the Southern California Bight.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

Since February, researchers have also sought to capture carbon by cultivating giant kelp off the coast of Namibia—in effect creating a carbon-hungry submarine forest.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 15, 2022

The sea is a vast reservoir of potash, and seaweed, especially the giant kelp, absorbs large quantities of this potash.

From General Science by Clark, Bertha M.

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