KELP
Kelp is a general term used to describe large brown seaweeds. Bladderwrack and Seawrack are other names for kelp. Kelp grows along coastlines around the world and is classified as an algae.
It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals including trace minerals and is considered a wonderful garden fertilizer. Kelp can grow as much as 2 feet per day.
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In place of a stem or trunk kelp has flexible stipe. The surrounding water gives the plant lift and in a upright postion in the waters. The branches and leaves are call fronds which provides a canopy in the kelp forest. Several layers of the plant have different functions:
The top layer near the water surface has the fronds will contain sea mats(bryozoans) that are eaten by the sea snails and slugs. Also found here are limpets(mollusks) which over time will eat the whole plant. This layer also houses many fish that depend on this layer for protection and hiding.
The middle layer just below the fronds are the stipes(stems or trunks). They usually are covered with red seaweed and bryozoa. Sea urchins may invade and eat all the kelp plants and then die because they have no more food.
The bottom layer with the least light will also have red seaweed. Mainly a housing area for small fish, crabs and lobsters.
Gardens Alive.
Enviromentally, kelp or seaweed is very important.
Consider harvesting large amounts and removing food and shelter for large amounts of animals .
Since kelp acts a natural defense on the shoresline, absorbing and stopping the energy of the waves coming onto shore. Even when we develope houses and hotels along the shores we create a muddy turbulance that blocks the sunlight from reaching the kelp that is growing in that area.
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