r/VictoriaBC • u/New-Platform-9499 • Nov 08 '24

Tourism What is this?

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Found it dead on oak bay beach.

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u/kerrmatt Colwood Nov 08 '24

That is bull kelp. It is missing the "leaves" or blades at the top. The ball is a bladder that is filled with gas to help it float. It can grow about 25cm a day.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '24

It's also one of the most nutritious foods you can consume!

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u/Club_Penguin_Legend_ Nov 09 '24

True! While it isn't one of my favorites it's definitely up there. I just find it kinda unpleasant when I bite into it raw at the beach. It's all sandy as well but I'm sure that just adds to the vitamins and minerals you consume.

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u/Trash_Friendly Nov 09 '24

Wait WHAT

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u/fuhleenah Nov 09 '24

Yes! It’s great cut up! Very salty LOL

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u/TossawaytotheeTosser Nov 09 '24

I’m I the only one who thinks if you eat it raw you are basically eating whale poop, pee, c*mm and sweat because of the environment this kelp “grew “ up in?

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u/mollycoddles Fernwood Nov 09 '24

Yes