Boa Kelp (Egregia menzii) drifting on the open ocean, covered with bryozoans (Membranipora sp.).
A drifting frond of Ribbon Kelp (Egregia laevigata).
Ribbon kelp, aka boa kelp, (Egregia) has become dislodged from the shallow sea floor and now drifts on the open ocean
Boa Kelp (Egregia menzii) drifting on the open ocean, covered with bryozoans (Membranipora sp.).
Boa Kelp (Egregia menzii) drifting on the open ocean, covered with bryozoans (Membranipora sp.).
Boa Kelp (Egregia menzii) drifting on the open ocean, covered with bryozoans (Membranipora sp.).
See photo in original gallery.