Algae
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Stir up the sea and you get a better look at what lies near of beneath the surface. This sea had its share of what appears to be red drift algae. While non-toxic its not something you will find in pristine waters. Oh, my poor ocean.
Lichen covers a flower budding twig. It does no harm. Lichen are a symbiotic combination of fungus and algae/cyanobacteria.
45 layer focus stack. Processed in HeliconFocus and Affinity Photo.
Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL - 20160814_175641
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Algae bloom in one of the flooded fields at Elkhorn Slough, just north of Monterey, California.
From my Primordial Soup collection.
I was lying on a rickety, wooden jetty, in a remote place, looking down into the sea, and watching the marine algae swaying around.
Lichens take over a fallen tree in the forest at White Pines State Park in Northern Illinois. Lichens are a type of algae that form in shady,damp environments.
Cotylorhiza tuberculata, also known as the fried egg jellyfish, is a species native to the Mediterranean that is harmless to humans. Due to the warming of the seas, this species has multiplied significantly in recent years. The jellyfish are being spotted more and more frequently off the Mediterranean coasts of the Spanish holiday islands.
They can move autonomously and independently of ocean currents.
The jellyfish's umbrella can reach a diameter of 40cm.
The animal feeds on small marine animals and algae. It lives just below the surface of the water and only lives for about six months.
The photo of this jellyfish was taken in an aquarium. The colours and contrast are particularly intense due to the dark background and artificial lighting.
However, many of the photos in my series were disturbed by reflections or motion blur.
Tree lichens and algae on a hardwood in Richland Park. Been so warm lately I'm dusting off the macro lens getting ready for spring!
Unfortunately, I have no explanation for the sign! They might be referring to the river, but that's just a guess.
Happy Gorgeous Green Thursday!
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Some interesting facts about the Roseate Spoonbills...
The Roseate Spoonbill is one of the newest birds to join the Birdorable family. Here are some fun facts about this unique species.
1. The collective noun for spoonbills is bowl. Have you ever seen a bowl of Roseate Spoonbills?
2. Roseate Spoonbills get their pink color from their food! They feed on crustaceans who in turn have fed on algae.
3. In parts of their range, especially in Florida, Roseate Spoonbills are sometimes confused with another large pink wading bird: the flamingo.
4. There are six species of spoonbill in the world; the Roseate Spoonbill is the only one with pink plumage. Roseate Spoonbill
5. The Roseate Spoonbill is also the only spoonbill species found in the Americas.
6. The beaks of chick spoonbills are straight; the spoon-shape grows as the chick develops.
7. Spoonbills use their specialized bills to feed. They sweep their open bills through the water, and when a prey item like a fish or insect comes between the mandibles, the bill snaps shut.
8. The oldest wild Roseate Spoonbill was discovered in the Florida Keys in 2006. The bird had been banded in 1990, and was an amazing 16 years old. The previous known longevity record for the species was seven years.
9. Roseate Spoonbills are highly social. They feed with each other and with other wading birds. They also nest in colonies and fly in flocks.