Kelp
noun
A type of large seaweed that grows in the sea and is often found on cool coastlines.
You can find plenty of kelp at the rocky shore during low tide.
Often appears as...
- kelp forest
- kelp bed
noun
Burnt ashes of kelp used in manufacturing glass, soap, iodine etc.
Historically, kelp was burned to make soda ash, which was used in glass making.
Often appears as...
- burnt kelp
- kelp ash
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of large seaweed that grows in the sea and is often found on cool coastlines.
You can find plenty of kelp at the rocky shore during low tide.
Often appears as...
- kelp forest
- kelp bed
noun
Burnt ashes of kelp used in manufacturing glass, soap, iodine etc.
Historically, kelp was burned to make soda ash, which was used in glass making.
Often appears as...
- burnt kelp
- kelp ash
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Marine Ecosystems
Kelp is crucial for marine life, often supporting whole ecosystems under the water.
The kelp forest is teeming with diverse species.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Kelp serves as a healthy ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in East Asian dishes.
She added dried kelp to the soup for umami flavor.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Indicator
The presence of kelp can indicate clean water since it needs specific conditions to thrive.
Kelp abundance is a sign of a thriving marine habitat.
Pro Tip 1/3Marine Ecosystems
Kelp is crucial for marine life, often supporting whole ecosystems under the water.
The kelp forest is teeming with diverse species.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Kelp serves as a healthy ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in East Asian dishes.
She added dried kelp to the soup for umami flavor.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Indicator
The presence of kelp can indicate clean water since it needs specific conditions to thrive.
Kelp abundance is a sign of a thriving marine habitat.
Pro Tip 1/3Marine Ecosystems
Kelp is crucial for marine life, often supporting whole ecosystems under the water.
The kelp forest is teeming with diverse species.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Kelp serves as a healthy ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in East Asian dishes.
She added dried kelp to the soup for umami flavor.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Indicator
The presence of kelp can indicate clean water since it needs specific conditions to thrive.
Kelp abundance is a sign of a thriving marine habitat.
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Why does ice float in...
So, ice floats on water, so what? Well, let's consider a world without floating ice. The coldest part of the ocean would be the pitch-black ocean floor, once frozen, always frozen. Forget lobster rolls since crustaceans would lose their habitats, or sushi since kelp forests wouldn't grow.
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but otherwise stepping back. It has no view as to what a right ecosystem or a right assemblage of species looks like. It doesn't try to produce a heath or a meadow or a rain forest or a kelp garden or a coral reef. It lets nature decide,
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Freeman Dyson: Let's...
You can imagine that the plants growing up like kelp through cracks in the ice, growing on the surface. What would they need in order to grow on the surface? They'd need, first of all, to have a thick skin to protect themselves
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How we can turn the tide...
There could be proposals around giant kelp forests or seagrass, or about forms of plants that have deeper roots and can sequester across the planet. But suppose a major proposal that came out was about reforestation.
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Magnificent Whale...
at him no match for an entire pod of killer whales the brainy sea lion wisely hides where they can't follow hiding in the kelp makes it harder for the killer whales to see him and impossible to actually get at him
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Thorny Devil PIPE National...
thorny devil we nominate the thorny devil as the lizard most in need of a spa treatment we mean the whole program sea salt scrub mud baths kelp wrap hydrotherapy and the world's longest deepest facial I
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Great White Shark...
MIKE All the different complexities of life down there, and it's a fantastic area to dive and research. The kelp forests are home to all manner of oceanic life. But there is one species that lives here
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Dive with Octopuses and...
rockfish in between the kelp fronds and down here we're in pointing with my life now is some of the kelp species you find in these emerald waters we have
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Sea Otters Hold Hands To...
As the ice vanishes more kelp beds will soon appear. The otters can enjoy the upcoming summer in peace.
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Army of Sea Urchins? PIPE...
life in the kelp is as full of drama as in any other forest but the cast is less
Video examples
Why does ice float in...
So, ice floats on water, so what? Well, let's consider a world without floating ice. The coldest part of the ocean would be the pitch-black ocean floor, once frozen, always frozen. Forget lobster rolls since crustaceans would lose their habitats, or sushi since kelp forests wouldn't grow.
Video examples
For more wonder, rewild...
but otherwise stepping back. It has no view as to what a right ecosystem or a right assemblage of species looks like. It doesn't try to produce a heath or a meadow or a rain forest or a kelp garden or a coral reef. It lets nature decide,
Video examples
Freeman Dyson: Let's...
You can imagine that the plants growing up like kelp through cracks in the ice, growing on the surface. What would they need in order to grow on the surface? They'd need, first of all, to have a thick skin to protect themselves
Video examples
How we can turn the tide...
There could be proposals around giant kelp forests or seagrass, or about forms of plants that have deeper roots and can sequester across the planet. But suppose a major proposal that came out was about reforestation.
Video examples
Magnificent Whale...
at him no match for an entire pod of killer whales the brainy sea lion wisely hides where they can't follow hiding in the kelp makes it harder for the killer whales to see him and impossible to actually get at him
Video examples
Thorny Devil PIPE National...
thorny devil we nominate the thorny devil as the lizard most in need of a spa treatment we mean the whole program sea salt scrub mud baths kelp wrap hydrotherapy and the world's longest deepest facial I
Video examples
Great White Shark...
MIKE All the different complexities of life down there, and it's a fantastic area to dive and research. The kelp forests are home to all manner of oceanic life. But there is one species that lives here
Video examples
Dive with Octopuses and...
rockfish in between the kelp fronds and down here we're in pointing with my life now is some of the kelp species you find in these emerald waters we have
Video examples
Sea Otters Hold Hands To...
As the ice vanishes more kelp beds will soon appear. The otters can enjoy the upcoming summer in peace.
Video examples
Army of Sea Urchins? PIPE...
life in the kelp is as full of drama as in any other forest but the cast is less
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Enric Sala
Spanish Explorer
I dream of diving in two places where I have not been yet. One is Antarctica, because of its crystal clear waters and amazing fauna, in addition to the ice cathedrals. The other is the Arctic, where I'd like to see the northernmost kelp forests.
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Megan Amram
American Comedian
I love kale. Genuinely. I really am glad that I have a platform to express that. I think a good raw kale salad is always just a meaty mouth feel. I also really like kelp noodle pasta with a little kale on top.
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Nobu Matsuhisa
Japanese Chef
I can't imagine Japanese food without dashi, a broth made with kelp and dried bonito flakes. It has the aroma of the sea, tinged with a subtle smokiness, and adds a very important, distinct flavor.
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
I really want to dive in the kelp forests of Monterey Bay in California. I hear it's like floating through a forest.
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Enric Sala
Spanish Explorer
I dream of diving in two places where I have not been yet. One is Antarctica, because of its crystal clear waters and amazing fauna, in addition to the ice cathedrals. The other is the Arctic, where I'd like to see the northernmost kelp forests.
Quote examples
Megan Amram
American Comedian
I love kale. Genuinely. I really am glad that I have a platform to express that. I think a good raw kale salad is always just a meaty mouth feel. I also really like kelp noodle pasta with a little kale on top.
Quote examples
Nobu Matsuhisa
Japanese Chef
I can't imagine Japanese food without dashi, a broth made with kelp and dried bonito flakes. It has the aroma of the sea, tinged with a subtle smokiness, and adds a very important, distinct flavor.
Quote examples
Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
I really want to dive in the kelp forests of Monterey Bay in California. I hear it's like floating through a forest.
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