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Zostera Marina Collection

Zostera marina, commonly known as eelgrass or seawrack, is a vital marine plant that provides shelter and food for a diverse range of species

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: American lobster (Homarus americana) in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Nova Scotia, Canada

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

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

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina)

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Eelgrass or seawrack, Zostera marina

Eelgrass or seawrack, Zostera marina
6337958 Eelgrass or seawrack, Zostera marina by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Eelgrass or seawrack, Zostera marina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: USA, Washington State, Salt Creek Recreation Area. Blood star and wet eelgrass

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) pair in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Northern sea star (Asterias rubens), two feeding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed

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

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Eel Grass (Zostera marina) swaying in the current. Channel Islands, UK, May

Eel Grass (Zostera marina) swaying in the current. Channel Islands, UK, May

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Eelgrass -Zostera marina-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Eelgrass -Zostera marina-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Botany, Algae species from the Mediterranean Sea, Halophyla stipulacea, Cymodocea nodosa

Botany, Algae species from the Mediterranean Sea, Halophyla stipulacea, Cymodocea nodosa, Posidonia oceanica
Botany - Algae species from the Mediterranean Sea: Halophyla stipulacea; Cymodocea nodosa; Posidonia oceanica; Zostera marina; Zostera noltii. Illustration

Background imageZostera Marina Collection: Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female, clinging to Eelgrass (Zostera marina)

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


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Zostera marina, commonly known as eelgrass or seawrack, is a vital marine plant that provides shelter and food for a diverse range of species. In Nova Scotia, Canada, the American lobster seeks refuge in the lush meadows of Zostera marina. The spiny seahorse gracefully navigates through this underwater oasis, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Meanwhile, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, a female Northern pygmy squid carefully prepares to lay her eggs on a blade of eelgrass. The significance extends beyond its role as a nursery for marine life. Snakelocks anemones thrive on stalks of this resilient plant while blood stars find sustenance amidst its wet embrace at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Washington State. Eelgrass beds also serve as hiding spots for Atlantic cod juveniles and provide nourishment to herbivorous creatures like the large Seahare crawling around Common eelgrass. Cunner pairs find solace within these vibrant meadows while Northern sea stars feast upon their prey. From the Channel Islands in the UK to Primorsky Krai in Russia's Far East along the Japan Sea coast, Zostera marina sways gently with the current - an elegant dance performed by nature itself. As we marvel at these captivating scenes captured across different corners of our planet, let us remember that preserving and protecting Zostera marina is crucial not only for its intrinsic beauty but also for maintaining healthy ecosystems that support countless marine organisms.