Laminaria Collection

Kelp forest (Laminaria digitata) with small fish, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea) in the clear seas of Scotland, UK, September

RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata), with two seals in the background. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. North Sea

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

Seaweeds including Thongweed / Sea thong (Himanthalia elongata), Tangleweed kelp (Laminaria digitata), Toothed wrack (Fucus serratus) and Dulse (Palmaria palmata)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male swimming above Kelp / Oarweed (Laminaria hyperborea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, August

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea), Atlantic Ocean, North West Norway, March

Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea), Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Aggregation of Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) beneath Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Grey top-shell (Gibbula cineraria) grazing on Golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca). Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Spider crab (Hyas sp. ) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)
Spider crab (Hyas sp.) scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) up into the canopy of the kelp forest. Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) feeding on a Flame shell (Limaria hians) in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest, Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Male Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) swimming through Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea), Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

RF - Herbivorous common sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) grazes in a kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) forest. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Colourful soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) mass beneath a kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea)

Peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 1, and Dictyota dichotoma 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Tangle or cuvie kelp, Laminaria hyperborea (Laminaria cloustonii). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Oarweed, Laminaria digitata, Laminaire digitee. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Dead mans rope and kelp
Dead mans rope, Chorda filum 1, and kelp or oarweed, Laminaria digitata 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Seaweeds (algae) (colour litho)
728982 Seaweeds (algae) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaweeds (algae); 1. sargassum vulgare; 2. laminaria digitata; 3

Common species of seaweed (litho)
6013652 Common species of seaweed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common species of seaweed)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata) in shallow water. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. North Sea

Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) swims through a kelp forest (Laminaria sp) Porthkerris, Lizard Peninsular, Cornwall, UK August

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) from Roscoff, France, April. Preserved specimen

Illustration of kelp, starfish, sea anemone, and tube coral

Picture No. 11676358
Corkwing Wrasse (composite image) Date:

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Kelp - amongst Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) revealed at low tide on rocky shore (Laminaria diitata ) Date:

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Thongweed - and Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) seaweeds revealed at low tide on rocky shore (Laminaria diitata ) Date:

Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp. ) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay
Harpoon Weed (Asparagopsis armata) and Kelp (Laminaria sp.) underwater, growing on shallow rocky reef, Brandy Bay, Dorset, England, august

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"Laminaria: A Vibrant Underwater World of Kelp Forests and Marine Life" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Laminaria, as kelp forests sway gracefully beneath the clear seas of Scotland. In July, witness a mesmerizing sight as small fish dart through the majestic Laminaria digitata forest in Shetland. The vibrant hues of orange and white soft corals, known as Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum), add a touch of elegance to this underwater paradise. As you explore further, encounter the captivating Thongweed and Tangleweed kelp species like Himanthalia elongata that thrive amidst these waters. Marvel at the young male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) gracefully swimming above towering Oarweed (Laminaria), creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. Venturing into North West Norway in March reveals another breathtaking scene - an expansive Atlantic Ocean adorned with a flourishing Laminaria hyperborea forest. Here, a young female Grey seal glides effortlessly over a dense canopy of Cuvie kelp, showcasing nature's harmony. Delve deeper into this marine wonderland to discover fascinating interactions between species. Witness an aggregation of Common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) thriving beneath Cuvie kelp, forming their own intricate ecosystem. Meanwhile, a Grey top-shell grazes on Golden kelp (Laminaria ochroleuca), sustaining its existence within this delicate balance. Nature's ingenuity is further exemplified by the Spider crab scaling the stipe of Cuvie kelp with remarkable agility. This display serves as a reminder that life finds ingenious ways to adapt and survive even in challenging environments. Lastly, observe the resourcefulness displayed by a Common hermit crab feeding on Flame shell (Limaria hians). It showcases how every nook and cranny within Laminaria becomes a vital source of sustenance for the diverse marine life that calls it home.