Wild Windows · Giant kelp forest
Giant kelp forest
Macrocystis pyrifera
Also known as: Bladder kelp, Butterfish kelp, Cape bladder kelp, Giant Kelp
Natural History
Habitat
cool coastal kelp forest over rocky nearshore bottom
Classroom Facts
- Its scientific name is Macrocystis pyrifera, and biologists group it in the Laminariaceae family (order Laminariales).
- Where it lives: cool coastal kelp forest over rocky nearshore bottom.
- Other common names: Bladder kelp, Butterfish kelp, Cape bladder kelp, Giant Kelp.
Live Cameras
4 giant kelp forest cameras in the catalog.
Each listing shows its current source, permission, and playback-verification state.
