Wild Harris

Bootlace Weed

This brown weed is very common in areas of shallow mud. The long filaments float towards the surface, and are often found tangled around mooring lines and buoys.

bootlace weed.jpgBootlace Weed    (Photo: Paul Tyler)

 

Although found in shallow muddy areas, the weed needs a stone or shell for attachment to the seabed.

by Paul Tyler