Kelp can grow up to two feet per day when it exists in the ideal condition. This varies depending on the species of the kelp.
Kelp can grow up to 2 feet in a day. Kelp can be over 100 feet tall. Yep. So far, kelp have been growing 2 feet per day in healthy environment. However, kelp can actually grow to be 110 feet tall. That's the tallest in record.
I collected some fresh kelp from the beach to use in my seaweed salad recipe.
Kelp forests are underwater ecosystems dominated by large, brown algae known as kelp, while forests on land are ecosystems dominated by trees, shrubs, and other terrestrial plant species. Kelp forests support a diverse range of marine life, while land forests provide habitat for terrestrial animals and plants. Kelp forests require sunlight for photosynthesis, whereas land forests have access to air for respiration.
Coastal areas that are unlikely to harbor a kelp forest ecosystem include tropical regions with warm waters, as kelp requires colder waters to thrive. Additionally, areas with heavy wave action or where there are altered coastal habitats, such as those affected by pollution or sedimentation, may also be unsuitable for kelp forest ecosystems to develop.
Iodine can be obtained from seaweed, as it accumulates in various species of algae and kelp from the ocean. Seaweed is a primary source of iodine in marine ecosystems and is often used in the production of iodine supplements.