126 Dzvellcrs of the Sea and Shore 



in the world. The reason for this Is philn. Its form- 

 less fronds, often measuring several feet in length and 

 breadth, are as thin as a newspaper. Thus they pre- 

 sent a considerable area to the action of the waves; 

 and although they can withstand the tempered move- 

 ments of sheltered waters, they could never endure the 



ulva; the sea lettuce. 



surging swells of the open coast. To say that Ulva 

 is a beautiful seaweed would be to venture a praise 

 more enthusiastic than critically just. Yet Ulva has 

 its merits. Its broad, green, crispy fronds glisten like 

 silk in the sunshine and forming as they do acres of 

 veritable marine gardens they may well be included 

 among the rarest of nature's lovely spectacles. And 

 how the fishes love to sport among the lifting folds! 



