Gulf of Maine Rocky Shores Ecology Lab Collection
This is a wet, live, science specimen.
The Gulf of Maine Rocky Shores Ecology Lab Collection features a diverse assortment of live marine plants and animals gathered from the intertidal and subtidal zones of Maine’s rocky coastline. These biologically rich habitats support a vast array of species adapted to the dynamic tidal environment—making this collection ideal for marine biology classrooms, ecology labs, and aquaria focused on coastal biodiversity.
Each set is hand-collected by Gulf of Maine, Inc. and showcases real examples of life found clinging to ledges, hiding beneath rocks, and thriving in tidepools. Species composition varies with each tide and season, ensuring a unique and authentic look into one of the North Atlantic’s most vibrant ecosystems.
Typical Phyla & Representative Species:
Chlorophyta: Green Sea Lettuce (Ulva)
Phaeophyta: Bladder Wrack (Fucus), Horsetail Kelp (Laminaria)
Rhodophyta: Irish Moss (Chondrus), Encrusting Algae (Lithothamnion)
Porifera: Crumb of Bread Sponge (Halichondria)
Cnidaria: Frilled Anemone (Metridium), Wineglass Hydroid (Obelia)
Bryozoa: Bushy Sea Fern (Bugula)
Mollusca: Tortoiseshell Limpet (Acmaea), Atlantic Red Chiton (Ischnochiton), Blue Mussel (Mytilus), Common Periwinkle (Littorina), Dog Whelk (Thias)
Annelida: Twelve-Scaled Worm (Lepidonotus)
Arthropoda: Hermit Crab (Pagurus), Green Crab (Carcinus), Rock Barnacle (Balanus), Scud (Gammarus)
Echinodermata: Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria), Northern Sea Star (Asterias), Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus)
Urochordata: Sea Vase (Ciona), Sea Peach (Halocynthia), Cactus Sea Squirt (Boltenia echinata)
Collected: By hand from intertidal and subtidal rocky shores of Cobscook Bay, Maine
Quantity: One assorted collection of live specimens
Uses: Perfect for marine biology classes, ecological diversity studies, touch tanks, and aquarium exhibits focused on intertidal life.
Gulf of Maine Rocky Shores Ecology Lab Collection
This is a wet, live, science specimen.
The Gulf of Maine Rocky Shores Ecology Lab Collection features a diverse assortment of live marine plants and animals gathered from the intertidal and subtidal zones of Maine’s rocky coastline. These biologically rich habitats support a vast array of species adapted to the dynamic tidal environment—making this collection ideal for marine biology classrooms, ecology labs, and aquaria focused on coastal biodiversity.
Each set is hand-collected by Gulf of Maine, Inc. and showcases real examples of life found clinging to ledges, hiding beneath rocks, and thriving in tidepools. Species composition varies with each tide and season, ensuring a unique and authentic look into one of the North Atlantic’s most vibrant ecosystems.
Typical Phyla & Representative Species:
Chlorophyta: Green Sea Lettuce (Ulva)
Phaeophyta: Bladder Wrack (Fucus), Horsetail Kelp (Laminaria)
Rhodophyta: Irish Moss (Chondrus), Encrusting Algae (Lithothamnion)
Porifera: Crumb of Bread Sponge (Halichondria)
Cnidaria: Frilled Anemone (Metridium), Wineglass Hydroid (Obelia)
Bryozoa: Bushy Sea Fern (Bugula)
Mollusca: Tortoiseshell Limpet (Acmaea), Atlantic Red Chiton (Ischnochiton), Blue Mussel (Mytilus), Common Periwinkle (Littorina), Dog Whelk (Thias)
Annelida: Twelve-Scaled Worm (Lepidonotus)
Arthropoda: Hermit Crab (Pagurus), Green Crab (Carcinus), Rock Barnacle (Balanus), Scud (Gammarus)
Echinodermata: Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria), Northern Sea Star (Asterias), Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus)
Urochordata: Sea Vase (Ciona), Sea Peach (Halocynthia), Cactus Sea Squirt (Boltenia echinata)
Collected: By hand from intertidal and subtidal rocky shores of Cobscook Bay, Maine
Quantity: One assorted collection of live specimens
Uses: Perfect for marine biology classes, ecological diversity studies, touch tanks, and aquarium exhibits focused on intertidal life.
