What is another word for eelgrass?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːlɡɹas] (IPA) 
Eelgrass is a type of seagrass that is found in shallow water beds of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is also known as tapegrass, ribbon weed or widgeongrass. Eelgrass has long, green leaves that are held in place by a dense root system. It is an important ecosystem component, providing food and shelter for a variety of marine life, including fish and sea turtles. Other synonyms for eelgrass include zostera, sea wrack, and marine grass. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the long, thin, grass-like plants that thrive in salty, briny waters around the world.
