Atlantic Nori - Porphyra umbilicalis

Nori is a type of red algae that thrives along the harsh Maine coast despite the pounding waves, baking sun, and strong winds of the intertidal zone. It's a popular edible.

Habitat: Intertidal zone

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Ferdy Christant

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Very cool. I once read that red algae are some of the oldest and most unchanged species on the planet. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Red algae is VERY hardy. It can survive high UV exposure, extreme salt exposure, and wild temperature fluctuations. It's amazing stuff. Apparently, it's also super high in protein and other nutrients. I'm not a big fan of seaweed though and only eat it with sushi or in soup. Otherwise, I find most of it pretty gross. Posted 5 years ago

The Purple Laver

A small red alga (up to 20 cm across) with an irregularly shaped, broad frond that is membranous but tough. The plant attaches to rock via a minute discoid hold-fast, is greenish when young becoming purplish-red and has a polythene-like texture.

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Similar species: Bangiales

Species identified by Christine Young