The growing end of a kelp stipe, with new fronds forming along with the pneumatocysts. Famously, kelp can grow longer by 18 inches per day; but a strong storm can tear out a summer's growth. This kelp was at Castle Reef, off the south end of San Clemente Island.
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Growing Kelp
The growing end of a kelp stipe, with new fronds forming along with the pneumatocysts. Famously, kelp can grow longer by 18 inches per day; but a strong storm can tear out a summer's growth. This kelp was at Castle Reef, off the south end of San Clemente Island.