The first record in Austria’s Lake Zeller See
Marimo were first discovered in Austria in Lake Zell (Zeller See) in 1824. The lake is located at an altitude of 750 metres above sea level and is fed by numerous mountain streams. It freezes completely in winter, while in summer, you can even go swimming in it.
Today, the marimo in Lake Zell are protected, and collecting them is prohibited.
As you can read in our article about marimo reproduction, marimo reproduce quite effectively in the wild.
Where can marimo be found today?
Marimo are not considered an endangered species worldwide, as they can be found in the wild throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Marimo are particularly popular in Japan, where their international name, “marimo”, originates. From Japan, their popularity spread to Europe, where you can now bring them home from our online store.
