Kelp

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A kelp forest
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A kelp forest

Kelp is a type of seaweed. It is in the same group as the brown algae. There are many different kinds of kelp. Kelp grow in large forests, usually near the surface of the water. Some kelps grow very fast (up to 30 cm a day). Kelp can reach a length of up to 60 m.

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