Fish above the leaves
Sea bream and wrasse swim over the meadow or slip between the leaves. A fish called a salema can nibble the green leaves. Other fish look for small animals to eat or cross the meadow on their way from rocks to sand.
Hiding places for young fish
A little fish can disappear between two long leaves. The leaves get in a hunter’s way and change how the water moves. Some young fish grow up here. Others find shelter among rocks, over sand or in harbours.
Living things on a leaf
Look closely at an old leaf. You might see tiny algae or animals growing on it. They’re called epiphytes because they live on a plant. A thick covering can block some light. Little snails and crustaceans come to feed there, and fish can eat them in turn.
