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Kelp (feature)

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Kelp
Kelp_JE3_BE2.gif: Infobox image for Minecraft structure 'Kelp'
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Kelp is a feature that consists of kelp blocks, found in the various ocean biomes.

Generation

Kelp naturally generates in any ocean biomes (except in frozen, deep frozen and warm), near and around seagrass. Each chunk has 1⁄18 chance to generate a vegetation of kelp.

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

Feature typeIdentifier
BlockSprite kelp.png: Sprite image for kelp in Minecraft [No displayed name]kelp
Configured featureIdentifier
BlockSprite kelp.png: Sprite image for kelp in Minecraft [No displayed name]kelp_cold
BlockSprite kelp.png: Sprite image for kelp in Minecraft [No displayed name]kelp_warm

Config

Java Edition:

  • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] config: Empty

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.1318w07aAdded kelp features.
Upcoming Java Edition
26.3snap3Removed kelp features.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
1.4.0beta 1.2.14.2Added kelp features.

Issues

Issues relating to "Kelp" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Sources