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Practical Uses

Food additives, habitat for marine life, coastal protection

Soil Type

No soil needed (grows underwater)

Sunlight Requirements

Partial Sun

Water Needs

Grows in water

Fun

Kelp

Facts

  • It can grow up to 2 feet per day!
  • Kelp forests provide a habitat for many sea animals.
  • Kelp is used in ice cream, toothpaste, and even salad dressing!
  • Kelp helps protect coastlines from storms.

Where do they live?

Coastal areas, mainly in the Pacific Ocean near North and South America.

How big can they grow?

Up to 100 feet long (in the ocean)

Learn More!

Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that forms dense underwater forests. It is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, growing up to 2 feet per day in ideal conditions. Kelp forests are found along coastlines and provide vital habitats for marine life, such as fish, otters, and sea urchins. Kelp is also used in many household products like toothpaste and ice cream due to its gelatinous properties.