Phaeophyceae Collection (page 3)

Mamenchisaurus feeding on brown algae at low tide
Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum feeding on brown algae at low tide

Rocks in the surf with brown algae -Phaeophyceae-, Pacific Coast, Cambria, California, United States

Spiral Wrack or Flat Wrack -Fucus spiralis- and Chanelled Wrack -Pelvetia canaliculata-, Departement Cotes-d?Armor, Brittany, France

Adult king penguins and okum boy chicks (Aptenodytes patagonicus) heading to sea in Gold Harbor, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Dried seaweed specimens C016 / 5977
Dried seaweed (Chorda filum) specimens. Herbarium sheet from the collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Seaweed (Desmarestia ligulata) C016 / 6014
seaweed (Desmarestia ligulata). Page 55 from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt; carefully named according to Dr

Chorda filum, sea lace
Cut out of mounted specimen of sea lace or Dead mans rope. A brown seaweed, this specimen is 14.5 feet long and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Desmarestia ligulata, seaweed
Page 55 from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt; carefully named according to Dr. Hookers British Flora

Fucus vesiculosis, bladderwrack
Illustration from Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London. By Leopald Trattinick, 1825

Mesogloia multifida, seaweed
Plate 98 from Algae Danmonienses : or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt. Vol. 2 1834-1840

Punctaria plantaginea, seaweed
Plate 206 from Algae Danmonienses : or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt 1834-1840

Chorda lomentaria, seaweed
Plate from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt. 1834-1840

Fucus crispus, kelp
Plate 217 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner

Fucus saccatus, kelp
Plate 241 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner

Fucus digitatus, kelp
Plate 162 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner

Chorda filum, seaweed
Herbarium sheet from the collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dictyota atomaria, seaweed

Chordaria flagellifornis, seaweed
Plate 57 from Algae Danmonienses : or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt. 1834-1840

Fucus agarum, kelp
Plate 75 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume II, by Mary Dawson Turner

Sea-lace (Chorda filum) fronds, exposed on rocks at low tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Skeleton shrimp and mussels
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) on a brown algae (Laminaria sp.) frond

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Phaeophyceae, also known as brown algae, is a fascinating group of marine organisms that thrive in various coastal habitats around the world. From the dense growth of Bootlace seaweed in Kimmeridge, Dorset to the mesmerizing kelp forests in Shetland and Santa Barbara Island, these photos capture the beauty and diversity of Phaeophyceae. One captivating image shows a male Weedy seadragon carrying eggs through a kelp forest. This unique behavior highlights how Phyllopteryx taeniolatus relies on these algae for protection and camouflage. Dictyota dichotoma, Fucus bulbosus, Fucus radiatus - these are just some brown algae species that contribute to the vibrant underwater ecosystems. Their presence provides shelter and food for numerous marine creatures like small fish and California sea lions resting in the canopy of giant kelp forests off Los Angeles. The gas bladders found in Macrocystis pyrifera (giant kelp) play an essential role by keeping their fronds buoyant near Fortescue Bay in Tasmania or Santa Barbara Island. These air-filled structures allow them to reach towards sunlight while creating intricate habitats for various organisms. Even penguins benefit from Phaeophyceae's existence. An Eastern rockhopper penguin mid-fall after jumping off a rocky ledge surrounded by Bull kelp showcases how Durvillaea antarctica supports their journey into the sea around Auckland Island. Norway's laminaria (Ascophyllum nodosum) growing up towards the surface demonstrates its resilience even in clear shallow seas like Aberffraw, Anglesey. Its presence enriches Irish Sea's ecosystem during July months when it thrives abundantly. Phaeophyceae holds immense ecological significance worldwide with its ability to form dense growths like Bootlace seaweed or create majestic underwater landscapes like kelp forests.