Sea Loch Egg Wrack Beds

What is it: 

Ascophyllum nodosum (eggwrack) is a large brown seaweed that is widespread, occurring in great abundance in the mid shore of semi-exposed and sheltered beaches, typically attached to bedrock and boulders.

Links to Scotland's Marine Atlas: 
Chapter 4: Intertidal Rock
Data originators: 
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
Marine Life Information Network (MARLIN)
NatureScot
This information page is part of the theme: 
Intertidal Rock
Sea Loch Egg Wrack beds © SNH
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Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 12:48

Links and Resources

Map Type Click title for metadata and licence informationsort descending Date of data View Map
Map Layers (NMPi) Sea loch egg wrack beds Access this map on NMPi
Type Title External link
Reports SNH Commissioned Report 406: Descriptions of Scottish Priority Marine Features (PMFs) www.nature.scot
Web link SNH - Marine habitats www.nature.scot