Padina gymnospora is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Pomacentrus coelestis (Neon damsel). Indo-Pacific, Duration 72 seconds
At the tip of each giant kelp frond is found the apical scimitar blade, the site of the meristem or persistent growth zone. Here the kelp's floats and blades differentiate and split apart as the kelp grows toward the surface of the sea. Depth 3 m.
Padina gymnospora is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Pomacentrus coelestis (Neon damsel). Indo-Pacific, Duration 70 seconds