Bull Kelp - Nereocystis luetkeana
Bull kelp forms high value fish habitat along coastal British Columbia. Common in areas with current to bring nutrients, Bull Kelp can form underwater forests that provide habitat for a variety of marine species.
Photography: Warren Appleton, RPBio
Common Names
Bull Kelp
Description
Long stemlike stipe extends to the surface of the sea, terminating in an enlarged, spherical, hollow float from which the linear leaflike blades emanate.
Height
Bull kelp is one of the largest brown algae. It can grow up to two feet a day under ideal conditions and reach 175 feet long.
Attachment
It grows attached to the sea floor by a specialized rootlike structure called a holdfast.
Elevation
It occurs on rocks in the upper subtidal zone to a depth of several fathoms throughout coastal British Columbia.
Historical Use
Bull kelp has been placed over the fire and ashes used to steam clams in order to provide moisture and flavour the clams.
Balanced Environmental Services Inc. does not authorize the reproduction of any images, documents or other information contained within. The environmental consulting information provided does not necessary reflect the views of those parties identified. Any copying in part or in whole of any of the information presented on this site is strictly prohibited without the written consent of Balanced Environmetnal Services Inc.
Employee Login
Bull kelp forms high value fish habitat along coastal British Columbia. Common in areas with current to bring nutrients, Bull Kelp can form underwater forests that provide habitat for a variety of marine species.
Photography: Warren Appleton, RPBio
Common Names
Bull Kelp
Description
Long stemlike stipe extends to the surface of the sea, terminating in an enlarged, spherical, hollow float from which the linear leaflike blades emanate.
Height
Bull kelp is one of the largest brown algae. It can grow up to two feet a day under ideal conditions and reach 175 feet long.
Attachment
It grows attached to the sea floor by a specialized rootlike structure called a holdfast.
Elevation
It occurs on rocks in the upper subtidal zone to a depth of several fathoms throughout coastal British Columbia.
Historical Use
Bull kelp has been placed over the fire and ashes used to steam clams in order to provide moisture and flavour the clams.
Balanced Environmental Services Inc. does not authorize the reproduction of any images, documents or other information contained within. The environmental consulting information provided does not necessary reflect the views of those parties identified. Any copying in part or in whole of any of the information presented on this site is strictly prohibited without the written consent of Balanced Environmetnal Services Inc.
Employee Login