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Sargassum sea weed

Sargassum

Photo by JVM
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An essential component of the ocean ecosystem, Sargassum is very important to the survival of sea turtles. Sea turtles spend the first year of their lives drifting in sargassum rafts. Sargassum also supports a diverse community of marine species by providing food and shelter. SOURCE: www.conserveturtles.org

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Sargassum

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Comments (4)
auntnance123
It looks like a pretty humble weed washed up on shore, but out in blue water it is really beautiful.
JVM
Thanks for the info auntnance! I added some information regarding its tremendous importance to sea turtles and the open-ocean ecosystem.
auntnance123
Important stuff for baby sea turtles: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6891134
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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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