divepix - Halophila Sea Grass

Halophila Sea Grass

Aspect:	Elongated green blades the stalks of which are directly attached to the rhizomes.
Population:	Common on the sandy seabeds surrounding Ilets Pigeon. Halophila stipulacea or baillonis are the probable varities seen in the area (there are hundreds of Hlaphilia varietes).
Notable feature:	Floating in mid-water after a storm probably is the way most divers around Ilets Pigeon will encounter this sea weed, which otherwise rests on sandy bottoms with only the leaves (or blades) protruding, the rhizome system remaining neatly tucked away from sight.
Environment:	Usually found on large sandy bottoms down to 30 metres, which often serve as pastures to Green Turtles.
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