Kelp
Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.
Lessonia (alga)
This is one of two principal genera in kelp forests (the other is "Macrocystis"). In Chile, the preservation of "Lessonia" kelp is a important to help preserve the biodiversity that exists on rocky shores. By studying the harvesting of these wild populations of "Lessonia" kelp marine biologists are able to analyze the effects of this activity on wildlife.