Algae Collection

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond
Water fleas (Daphnia sp.) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Digital composite

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) in oxbow lake of the Aare River, Switzerland

Ewens Ponds, spring fed limestone ponds at the Ewens Ponds Conservation Park, South Australia, Australia March 2015. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise with bivalve shell

Focus stacked, inverted image of Diatoms on a microscope slide. Diatoms are single-celled algae which produce approximately 25% of the oxygen we breathe as well as being responsible for approximately

Cudbear Lichen (Ochrolechia tartarea) growing on quartzite rock. Cairngorms National Park, Grampian Mountains, Scotland, UK, February

Bladder wrack {Fucus vesiculosus} seaweed. Sandymouth bay, Cornwall, UK. August

Dulse (Palmaria palmata) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, July

Yellow-spotted salamander eggs (Ambystoma maculatum) showing symbiosis with green algae, New Brunswick, Canada, May 2015

Thong seaweed (Himanthalia elongata) and various other seaweeds in shallow water, Cairns of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, August

Kelp forest (Laminaria sp) growing beneath the cliffs of Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel, July

Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) seaweed. Cornwall, UK

Snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) with Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) feeding on algae on the back of the snapper, Maryland, USA. August

Detail of the gas bladders and fronds of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) plant. Santa Barbara Island, the Channel Islands, California, United States of America. East Pacific Ocean

Lesser flamingo flock (Phoeniconaias) flying over lake with green algae, aerial view, Rift valley, Kenya

Lichen (Xanthoria parietina) found growing on a twig, showing mass of apothecia (cup-shaped fruiting bodies). Peak District National Park, UK. January

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Sandstone long-necked turtle (Chelodina burrungandjii) actively foraging at night, Pentecost River, Western Australia. April

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in water, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Furbelows (Saccorhiza polyschides) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, August

Algae growing in the Majaceite River, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, January

Forest kelp (Laminaria hyperborea) Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Draughtsboard Shark / Australian Swellshark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps) swims through a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera)

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring a seaweed garden in summer, Cairns Of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June

Various rockpool animals and seaweeds, photographed on a white background. Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, March. Digital composite

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) close up with detail of floats. Catalina Island, California, USA July

Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gathering at Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA. Endangered

Red rock crab (Grapsus adscensionis) grazing on algae from rock, Tenerife, Canary Islands, October

Roundhead parrotfish (Chlorurus strongycephalus) feeding on coral and algae growing on a reef, South Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with shoals of damselfish (Pomacentridae) swimming through coral reef, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

Statue depicting companion of Ulysses, perhaps Baio, located in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy. Tyrrhenian sea. statue encrusted with sealife

Scuba diver near ancient Roman Statue of Antonia minor, member of Julio-Claudian dynasty, daughter of Marcus Anthony and sister of emperor Augustus, in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius

Ancient Roman statue of Antonia minor, member of Julio-Claudian dynasty, daughter of Marcus Anthony and sister of emperor Augustus, located in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding in algae-rich shallows, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America, Pacific Ocean

Common starfish (Asterias rubens) with pink encrusting algae, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Did you know? Seals can dive up 70 metres when feeding

Galapagos green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii) feeding on seaweed growing on lava rocks off Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. December

Painted topshell {Calliostoma zizyphinum} on seaweed, Ballyhenry Point, Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland, September

Coral weed (Corallina officinalis) from rockpool, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

Sick sponge, stricken by a Cyanobacteria, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. December

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in water, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, July

Harpoon weed (Asparagopsis armata) attached to rope, Channel Islands, UK

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with anemone showing the effects of bleaching. The bleached anemone is almost white

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