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Gutweed at high tide in Brofjorden 3

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Description: English: Light reflection on the water and distortions by the waves over gutweed (Ulva intestinalis) at high tide in Brofjorden, Govik, Lysekil Municipality, Sweden. The tublar fronds are puffed up by oxygen from photosynthesis. This specimen is about 7 cm (2.8 in) high and it grows on a rusty boat ramp. In this region, the tidal range is about 20 cm (7.9 in). Date: 27 May 2018, 16:36:46. Source: Own work. Author: W.carter. Other versions: Same tuft at low tide and where it grows: . Camera location58° 21′ 41.25″ N, 11° 26′ 55.13″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 58.361457; 11.448647.

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