Our sea grasses are a very important part of the local coastal ecosystem. As well as providing important habitat for many creatures unique in the world to our southern shores they are also important nurseries for commercial fish species.

My very first encounter with our coastal sea grass took place in a scene very similar to this one. Piles and piles of washed up and rotting dark matter turned amusement park as we built fortresses and tunnels from the towering mounds. By the end of the day we were covered in black, green and brown fragments of squished rotting matter mixed with sand and we stank.

I miss those days!

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 508, Seaweed Dreams’ 5s f/11 ISO800 15mm