Common Eelgrass (Seagrass)
Zostera marina
Eelgrass is a true flowering plant adapted to life underwater. Eelgrass forms lush underwater meadows that stabilise sediments and provide nursery habitat for young marine life. Its ribbon-like leaves are a familiar sight in sheltered bays and lagoons.
- Habitat: Sandy or muddy substrates in shallow, sheltered bays and lagoons; can extend sub-tidally.
- When to See: Year-round, though it’s more noticeable in summer when growth is lush.
- Length: Ribbon-like leaves 20–100 cm long