Marine Algae Collection (page 2)

Orange garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) in a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Split level of a Lions mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) and Feather-boa kelp (Egregia menziesii), Seven-tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Proliferating anemones (Epiactis prolifera) and Kelp lace bryozoans (Membranipora serrilamella) on Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Split level shot of kelp and other seaweeds partly exposed at low tide, with coniferous forest in the background. Seen in this photograph are the following

Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp. ) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)
Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp.) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Different species of rockfish often swim together in mixed schools, as here

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) female, and Garibaldi, (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

A school of filefifsh take shelter and feed on invertebrates (bottom of frame) found on sargassum in the Sargasso Sea

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming in Southern sea palm (Eisenia arborea) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands

Encrusting coralline Algae and Yellow Sponge - Indonesia
VT-5137 Encrusting coralline Algae and Yellow Sponge Indonesia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Brown algae on a high energy shoreline C015 / 1595
A silicaceous limestone ledge exposed at low tide on a high energy shore at Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. High energy shores are characterised by exposure to large bodies of water

Marine algae on a high energy shoreline C015 / 1590
A silicaceous limestone ledge exposed at low tide on a high energy shore at Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. High energy shores are characterised by exposure to large bodies of water

Green Algae / Sea Lettuce JPF 9568 On rocky shore exposed at low tide. Christmas Island, Indian Ocean. Ulva sp
JPF-9568 GREEN ALGAE - Sea Lettuce on rocky shore, exposed at low tide Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Ulva Sp. Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Seaweed paper fibres, SEM
Seaweed paper fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Many plant fibres, including seaweed (marine algae), can be used to make paper. Magnification: x30 at 6x7cm size

Red algae farming. Industrial facility for growing red algae (phylum Rhodophyta). Many forms of red algae are a traditional part of European and Asian cuisine

Peggys Cove, Canada
Peggys cove. Lighthouse, tide pool and marine algae at Peggys point in Peggys cove, Nova Scotia, Canada

Common Periwinkle-grazing on algae at low tide, Northumberland UK
USH-2233 Common Periwinkle - grazing on algae at low tide Northumberland UK Littorina littorea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Marine algae, the unsung heroes of our oceans, play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. From dense growths of Bootlace seaweed in shallow waters to kelp forests teeming with life, these underwater wonders are a sight to behold. In Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, the English Channel becomes a canvas for nature's artistry as Bootlace seaweed forms a dense carpet beneath the surface. This mesmerizing display earned recognition in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2022's Plants and Fungi category. Meanwhile, amidst a kelp forest off Shetland, Scotland, a male Weedy seadragon takes on an extraordinary responsibility – carrying eggs through this underwater jungle. The symbiotic relationship between these creatures and their environment is truly remarkable. Venturing further south to Auckland Island in New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands, we witness an Eastern rockhopper penguin taking its mid-fall plunge into the sea surrounded by Bull kelp. These resilient plants provide shelter and sustenance for countless marine species braving harsh conditions. Norway's laminaria gracefully reaches towards sunlight in Aberffraw, Anglesey. In clear and shallow seas within Irish Sea's embrace lies this thriving ecosystem where Ascophyllum nodosum thrives alongside other marine organisms. Crossing continents to Nova Scotia in Canada brings us face-to-face with Sugar kelp swaying gently beneath azure waves. September unveils their beauty as they dance harmoniously with small fish that call this habitat home. Back to Scotland once more; Laminaria hyperborea dominates crystal-clear waters like majestic sentinels guarding secrets below. Their presence creates an enchanting world where biodiversity flourishes against all odds. Sea ice provides an unexpected backdrop for Saccharina latissima near iceberg formations at Tasiilaq. Here we witness nature defying boundaries as sugar kelp finds refuge in the most unlikely places.