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| Seaweed gardens slowly uncovering as low tide approaches |
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| I think these are kelp seedlings |
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| I have no idea whether this is a seaweed - interesting squiggles though! |
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| How many species can you count? |
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| Sea lettuce and squiggles |
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| Blue mussels and friends |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
An Octopus's Garden
It's full moon time so the tides are extra high and low. I was down at Golden Bay last Thursday just as low tide turned and was treated to a spectacular view of exposed seaweed garden. An undated DOC report states that there are 270 seaweed species in Paterson Inlet; what a wonderful diverse habitat. Here are some photos to share...
