Longicruris (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption Kelp growing in the Gulf of Maine reach toward the surface. Researchers Douglas Rasher from Bigelow Laboratory and Robert Steneck from University of Maine will conduct a study of the Gulf's kelp forests, funded by Maine Sea Grant. Credit Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.