Seaweeds and Seagrasses
Argyle Lagoon - San Juan Island
World wide there are 7000 estimated seaweeds, 4000 microalgae and 50 seagrasses. Here in the Pacific Northwest we have an estimated 700 of these species making our area one of the richest in seaweed biodiversity in the world. (Harbo, 1999)
Sites visited:
Fox Island - South Puget Sound
Trip aboard the Centennial - San Juan Island
Argyle Lagoon - San Juan Island
Cattle Point - San Juan Island
Above is the lagoons connection to the ocean called Argyle Creek. Below is the lagoon.
Photos by Bonnie. Species list for algae found at Argyle Lagoon - San Juan Island Grens: Ulva Reds: None Browns: Desmarestia ligulata Grasses: Zostera marina
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