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Lessonia is a genus of large kelp native to the southern Pacific Ocean .. kelp. kelp. Pacific Ocean. Pacific Ocean. It is distributed along the coasts of South America , New Zealand , Tasmania , and the Antarctic islands .. South America. South America. New Zealand. New Zealand. Tasmania. Tasmania. This is one of two principal genera in kelp forests -LRB- the other is Macrocystis -RRB- .. kelp. kelp. Macrocystis. Macrocystis. In Chile , the preservation of Lessonia wild kelp is a crucial factor for the rocky shores .. kelp. kelp. Chile. Chile. By harvesting these wild populations of Lessonia kelp , marine biologists are able to analyze the effects of kelp towards wildlife .. kelp. kelp. Some species are of economic importance , such as Lessonia nigrescens , which is harvested for alginate .. Lessonia nigrescens. Lessonia nigrescens. alginate. alginic acid