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18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Giant Kelp

This is the apical portion of a kelp thallus. As it grows, the blades begin to separate.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Camera: TG-6
Copyright: © Kathryn Scafidi