Eel Grass Collection

American lobster (Homarus americana) in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard
FLO4618569 Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Sunrays penetrating a Seagrass meadow (Zostera Marina) Helford River, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. April

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis
6337535 Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis, Vallisneria spirale)

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Once the most caught fish in the world, the cod fishery collapsed in 1992

USA, Washington State, Salt Creek Recreation Area. Blood star and wet eelgrass. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) pair in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. September

Northern sea star (Asterias rubens), two feeding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. May

USA; California; San Diego. Waves breaking on tidepools covered in eel grass
USA, California, San Diego. Waves breaking on tide pools covered in eel grass. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Eelgrass (Zostera marina) growing on seashore, MacKerricher State Park, North California, U. S. A. February
Eelgrass (Zostera marina) growing on seashore, MacKerricher State Park, North California, U.S.A. February

EelGrass (Zostera marina) Growing on muddy sand / extreme low water mark / Spring tides

Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female, clinging to Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Dorset, England, august

Sea-hare (Aplysia punctata) adult, amongst eelgrass on sandy seabed, Worbarrow Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, july

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"Eelgrass: A Haven for Marine Life and Coastal Ecosystems" Eelgrass (Zostera marina) serves as a vital habitat for various marine creatures, creating a thriving ecosystem that supports their survival. In Nova Scotia, Canada, the American lobster finds refuge amidst the lush eelgrass meadows. The spiny seahorse gracefully navigates through this underwater oasis, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Across the Pacific in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, a female Northern pygmy squid carefully prepares to lay another batch of eggs on a blade of eelgrass. This delicate process showcases the intricate relationship between these fascinating creatures and their chosen home. Not limited to marine life alone, tape grass or eel grass (Vallisneria spiralis) also plays an essential role in freshwater ecosystems. Snakelocks anemone thrives on stalks of Zostera marina while providing shelter and sustenance for countless organisms. Even herbivorous species like the Atlantic cod juveniles seek solace within the protective embrace of eelgrass beds. These young fish find safety from predators as they grow and develop into adulthood. In Salt Creek Recreation Area in Washington State, USA, blood stars bask in wet eelgrass under gentle waves crashing nearby—a serene scene showcasing nature's beauty at its finest. Cunner pairs gracefully navigate through Zostera marina beds while feeding on small prey that call this habitat home. Northern sea stars take advantage of abundant food sources found within these vibrant meadows; two individuals feast upon their next meal amidst swaying blades of eelgrass. On California's San Diego shores, tidepools covered in eel grass provide an enchanting sight as waves break against them—an ever-changing landscape where land meets sea. From Central America's Belize to far-flung locations worldwide—eelgrass remains a symbol of resilience against angry storm clouds at sunset or any other challenges nature may present.