Jacob Burckhardt's interpretation of the renaissance was a prototype of the modern world. Scholars think he overlooked the continuity between the middle ages and the renaissance. Also other renaissances had revived ancient things like Greek science, the Latin language, and a liking of the worth and creativity of individuals. To fifteenth-sixteenth century Italy the term meant a time of growth.
A kelp forest off of the coast of Anacapa Island, California. Giant kelp uses gas filled floats to keep the plant suspended, allowing the kelp blades near the ocean surface to capture light for photosynthesis.
Kelp - Gallery. 1  Giant kelp in the Monterey Bay Aquarium. 2  Scuba diver in kelp forest. 3  Blue rockfish in kelp forest. 4  Anemone and seastar in kelp forest. 5  An underwater shot of a kelp forest. 6  A kelp forest. 7  A close up view of Ecklonia maxima, giant brown kelp. 8  Kelp found along the coast of La Jolla Shores.