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Subtidal Kelp Zone

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Subtidal Kelp Zone

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Subtidal Kelp Zone in relation to other zones

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Alaria spp. kelp species overlaying Corallina officianalis

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Surface and submerged Alaria spp.

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Subtidal Kelp Zone in relation to other zones with Ulva lactuca present with Alaria

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Subtidal Kelp Zone with cobbles as a substrate

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Species profile from Fucus, to Corallina, to Alaria

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Alaria anatomy

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Several species of subtidal seaweeds

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Alaria growing in a relatively quiet area, shell hash as substrate, likely a tidepool environment.

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Laminaria spp.-kelp,note that is heavier and thicker in appearance than Alaria

Laminaria holdfast as seen on a common substrate the horse mussel, Modiolus modiolus

Laminaria holdfast close up

Laminaria digitata,kelp note blade is divided into several finger-like blades, also known as horse tail kelp.

A live Laminaria digitata plant submerged

Young Laminaria digitata plants

A variety of subtidal seaweeds, note Agarum clathratum, also known as shotgun kelp or sea colander

Close up of several low growing seaweeds, young sea lettuce, irish moss