Seaweed Collection (#27)

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) close-up of holdfasts and stipes, exposed at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata) and kelp fronds, in underwater habitat, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, July

Algae amongst rocks in brackish water, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp. ) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay
Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp.) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult and cub, entering sea from seaweed covered rocks, Islay Sound, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, March

New Grimsby Quay, Isle of Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, Europe

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, feeding on insects, foraging amongst seaweed on beach strandline, Northern Ireland, February

Three-handled Palace Style amphora with three large octopuses with a marines cape of rocks and seaweed. A Mycenaean imitation of the Minoan Marine Style

Rock and weed in harbour at Gasvaer, Kvalfjord, Troms, North Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Nori sheets

Sushi rice parcels being prepared with sheets of seaweed, close up

Five sushi parcels on rectangular plate with chopsticks, small sauce bowl, close up

Bowl of soup containing barley, chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, onions and wakame seaweed

Dried seaweed sheets (nori), close-up

Kombu (kelp), rolled up seaweed sheets on plate, close-up

Three sushi rolls

Arcachon oysters served with rye bread, butter and lemon served on seaweed

Zarusoba dish of cold soba noodles covered with shreds of nori seaweed placed on a bamboo rack with side dishes of scallions and dashi dip

Raw lobster, fish and seaweed stems, close up

Selection of dried seaweeds, including nori, wakame, hijiki, red agar agar, white agar agar, close up

Two sushi parcels on curved plate, green vegetable parcel on smaller plate blurred in background, front view

Japanese savoury snacks, including rice crackers, seaweed crackers, pea crackers, soy bean crackers, prawn crackers, and chocolate sticks

Shredded nori (seaweed)

Using hand to roll rice inside sheet of seaweed on straw mat, close-up

Plate of fried bacon, cherry tomatoes, slices of toast and laverbread made from seaweed, a traditional breakfast from Wales, view from above

Agar-agar, carragheen, dulse, seaweed, natural food flavourings, close-up

Bowl of laver seaweed and two round laver breads

Variety of objects on beach, including shells, starfish, seaweed

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) feeding on seaweed

White crab with shells and seaweed

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) feeding on some seaweed

Short-spined Sea Scorpion (Myoxocephalus scorpius) camouflaged against rock in fish tank

Various fish, shellfish and seaweed in fishing net, including snail, cushion star, scallops, starfish, brittlestar, mackerels, dogfish, sea urchin, ray egg case, dogfish egg case, snail egg case

Tadpole underwater next to a floating branch of seaweed

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) on seaweed, close-up

Bladderwrack - Fucus vericulosus

Blue, yellow, and green striped Ram fish (Papiliochromis ramirezi) in a tank

Toothed Wrack - Fucus jerratus

Aquarium tank based on rock pool theme

Seahorse, Sea Urchins, Seaweed, Seashells, Starfish on sand, close up

Lettuce slug (Elysia crispata) feeding on seaweed, close-up

Two Seahorses, Hippocampus sp. swimming amongst seaweed, side view

Fire shrimp (Lysmata debelius) climbing over rock

Grilled, miso marinated salmon, served with cucumber and wakame salad, on a plate

Stack of seaweed crackers, close-up

Stack of rice papers, wheat wrappers, nori seaweed

Sea otter Enhydra lutris sleeping in water, illustration
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) sleeping in the water, illustration

Simulated rock pool habitat

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Seaweed, also known as algae or Algues, is a fascinating and diverse marine plant that can be found in various forms and locations around the world. From pressed seaweed specimens like C016 / 6127 to dense growths of Bootlace seaweed in Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, this versatile plant never fails to captivate us. One remarkable sight is the low spring tide on Bristol Channel at Lundy UK. Here, the exposed rocks are adorned with vibrant seaweed species, creating a stunning display of colors and textures. Similarly, Donaghadee Harbour in County Down, Ulster showcases the beauty against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's picturesque coastline. In Berneray's East Beach located in North Uist, Outer Hebrides of Scotland lies another breathtaking scene where seaweed blankets the shorelines. This natural phenomenon adds an ethereal touch to this already idyllic location. Seaweed not only enhances our visual experiences but also plays a vital role in ecosystems worldwide. The Weedy seadragon male carrying eggs through a kelp forest exemplifies how these plants provide shelter and protection for various marine creatures. The historical significance cannot be overlooked either. During World War I (WW1), cartoon depictions often featured mermaids swimming amidst U-boats surrounded by vast stretches of underwater vegetation like seaweed. Even centuries ago, people recognized the allure of these oceanic plants as depicted in an aquarium chromolithograph from 1895 or captured on postcards such as Rye Beach Postcard from New Hampshire dating back to 1903. From Porth Neigwl's Hells Mouth on Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd Wales to California's kelp beds where sea otters find solace among swaying fronds - each location tells its own story about the importance and beauty across different continents.