Green Algae
Brilliant white when bleached in sun.
What is cactus algae?
Turns dark brown on beach.
What is pelagic sargassum?
Have bitter chemicals that discourage grazing by fish
What is iridescent-banded algae?
Where branching coralline algae grows?
What is shallow seagrass beds?
commonly found in shallow waters, forms bright green mats on rocks and other submerged surfaces.
What is Cladophora?
commonly found in Florida, is known for its distinctive, feathery fronds that can grow in dense underwater forests.
What is Sargassum?
Seaweeds are known to absorb large amounts of this greenhouse gas from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change.
What is carbon dioxide?
Known for its reddish color, this type of red algae is commonly found in Florida's deeper, warmer waters.
What is Corallina?
Known for its high growth rates, this algae can often be found floating in mats along the coastline of Florida, commonly in brackish and freshwater environments.
What is Chaetomorpha?
Often found in Florida's deeper waters, this brown algae is commonly used as a source of alginate in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
What is Fucus?
This seaweed is a key component in many traditional Asian cuisines, including sushi and soups, and is harvested in Florida for that purpose.
What is Gracilaria?
this red algae is commonly used in the production of agar and carrageenan, both of which are used in food products.
What is Gracilaria?
commonly found in Florida, has a delicate, branching structure and is often used in marine aquariums.
What is Caulerpa?
often found in Florida's rocky shores and can grow to large sizes, creating a canopy of kelp-like vegetation.
What is Laminaria?
This natural substance, derived from seaweed, is often used in cosmetics, ice cream, and even toothpaste for its thickening properties.
What is Agar?
This red algae is often found in Florida's tropical waters and can have a branching, bushy structure.
What is Eucheuma?
known for its appearance as a gelatinous mass, and can sometimes lead to an overgrowth problem in Florida's coastal waters.
What is Codium?
This particular species of brown algae is unique because it can form floating rafts, providing vital habitat for marine life in the Gulf of Mexico.
What is Sargassum?
Red algae are unique in that they contain this pigment, which allows them to thrive in deeper waters where sunlight is limited.
What is phycoerythrin?
This red algae is often confused with coral due to its calcified, hard structure and is commonly found in the Florida Keys.
What is Porolithon?