Scientific Name: Zostera marina
Range: Both coasts of North America–east from North Carolina to Labrador and west from Southeastern Alaska to Northern Baja California
Habitat: Shallow bays, wetlands, and estuaries
Diet: Photosynthesis
Size: Up to 12 in (30 cm)
Fun Fact: Despite its grass-like appearance, eelgrass is actually a flowering plant that grows underwater in saltwater environments.