Kelp
Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.
Cochleoceps orientalis
"Cochleoceps orientalis" normally lives in the demersal zone at depths of 3 to 40 metres. It is most often found on the kelp species "ecklonia radiata" but can sometimes occur on ascidians and sponges at greater depths.