Thongweed Collection

Thongweed, Himanthalia elongata (Downy fucus, Fucus tomentosus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by
FLO4698541 Thongweed, Himanthalia elongata (Downy fucus, Fucus tomentosus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany

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

Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp)
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Blue lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii) drifting through a seaweed forest with Red pom-pom seaweed (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll

Male Fifteen spined stickleback / Sea stickleback (Spinachia spinachia) guarding a nest in Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata), Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

A tangle of Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata) growing beneath the straight basalt columns outside Fingals Cave. Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata) forest reaching up to water surface to absorb sunlight, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Thongweed, Himanthalia elongata (Downy fucus, Fucus tomentosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

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

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Thongweed - showing toadstool shaped growth around holdfast exposed at low tide (Himanthalia elongata) Date:

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Thongweed - exposed at low tide (Himanthalia elongata) Date:

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

Girl snorkelling over Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata), Porthnaven, Cornwall, England, september

Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata) and Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) fronds, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata) underwater, growing in rockpool, Porthnanven, Cornwall, England, september

Thongweed. Tide coming in over thongweed (Himanthalia elongata). This seaweed consists of round button-like thalli and long thin reproductive fronds. Photographed on the south- west coast of Ireland

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Thongweed: A Seaweed Symphony in the Atlantic Ocean" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of thongweed, also known as sea thong or Himanthalia elongata. This unique species, along with tangleweed kelp, creates a stunning underwater landscape off the coast of Coll Island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Immerse yourself in this captivating scene where pollack juveniles gracefully swim amidst vibrant red pom-pom seaweeds and spaghetti seaweed. The blue lion's mane jellyfish gently drifts through this enchanting seaweed forest, adding an ethereal touch to the already breathtaking view. Witness the male fifteen-spined stickleback navigating its way through a tangled web of spaghetti seaweed, showcasing nature's intricate beauty. These forests reach up towards the water surface like an underwater oasis. Captured in Picture No. 10883292 and other stunning images, thongweed stands tall as a testament to Mother Nature's artistic prowess. From Devon to Dorset in England, these resilient plants thrive both above and below water levels. Whether exposed on rocks during low tide or thriving within their underwater habitat at Kimmeridge Bay, sea-thongs continue to amaze us with their resilience and adaptability. Join us on this visual journey through the world of thongweed—a true marvel that adds color and life to our oceans while providing shelter for countless marine creatures.