Brown algae

There are about 1500 species enlisted in phaeophyceae . The members of Phaeophyceae are popularly called brown algae. The brown colour of ...

A serendipitous meeting between a professor and a colleague led to a treasure trove of historical maps that indicated kelp bed locations off British Columbia's coast, helping experts understand the changes in what are known as the "rainforests of the ocean."

Red Algae exists in deep waters and contain a pigment called phycoerythrins. These pigments are red and are needed for photosynthesis.

Padina sanctae-crucis/David Littschwager & Susan Middleton/2005

The seaweed site is a source of general information on all aspects of seaweeds

Seaweed is a type of algae and is normally grouped by colour – green, red or brown. Seaweed is a primary producer and an important source of nutrients and energy in the marine food web. Seaweed generally grows in clusters called ‘beds’, and these provide an important source of shelter for many marine species, including mussels.

Carrageenan is a natural dietary fiber extracted from seaweeds and added to various foods. Neither health benefits nor dangers have been proven.

I have a Pavlovian relationship with kelp in that the sight or mention of it piques my appetite for nori (and, by extension, sushi), despite being well aware that the seaweed used to make nori isn't...

Photo about Brown algae in the White Sea, fucus. Image of brown, lake, living - 14841126

I can't get over the clear water that Anacapa has to offer lately... and I can't resist these sunburst images!