Knowledgebase What would you like to Ask Marine? Home / Select Species / Kelp and Algae Select Species Clams Dungeness crab Groundfish Invertebrate fishing gear Kelp and Algae Miscellaneous invertebrates Other Finfish Pacific halibut Red abalone Rock crabs Salmon Shrimp, Prawns Spiny lobster Sharks Kelp and Algae General questions and answers about marine kelp and algae species In this section If a sea palm is washed up on the beach, is it legal to take? Do I need a fishing license to collect kelp or algae?