Red, Green, Brown: The Importance of Algae in the Rocky Intertidal
Cabrillo National Monument 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesSpeaker: Lauren Briggs Synopsis: While they may look like regular plants, marine algae actually belong the kingdom Protista, which means they are “plant-like” organisms. Marine algae are divided into three separate groups: red, green, and brown, and each play an important role in coastal communities. Changing tides often create harsh conditions for these seaweeds. Let’s […]