New Zealand kelp floating on the sea water at Shag Point, New Zealand. This algae does not have air bladders, but floats due to a unique honeycomb str

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New Zealand kelp floating on the sea water at Shag Point, New Zealand. This algae does not have air bladders, but floats due to a unique honeycomb structure within the alga's blades, which also helps the kelp avoid being damaged by the strong waves.

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Photo credit: © Henri Martin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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