1. 01
Asparagopsis taxiformis Caulerpa racemosaCoralline Red Algae
(encrusted)
Florida Algae Identification Chart
234
Marine plants and algae convert sunlight and nutrients from the water into food and oxygen. Marine plants
refer to the seagrasses that have true roots, stems, leaves and flowers. Algae lack conductive tissue and do
not have true roots, stems, leaves or flowers. Algae are classified into Phyla based on their predominant
photosynthetic pigment. Marine plants and algae serve as food for grazers such as snails, crustaceans, sea
urchins, fish, sea turtles and manatees.
5
Udotea sp. Caulerpa prolifera Caulerpa mexicana Rhipocephalus sp. Acetabularia sp.
678
Cymopolia barbata Halimeda sp. Paddle Grass
9
Avrainvillea sp. Ventricaria ventricosa Penicillus sp.
10
Inches

2. 0123
Turbinaria sp. Sargassum sp.Padina sanctae‐crucis
456
Dictyota cervicornis Shoal GrassStar Grass
7891
Dictyota cervicornis Shoal GrassStar Grass
10111213
Paddle Grass Manatee Grass Johnson’s Grass
14151617181920
Turtle Grass Bryothamnion triquetrum Galaxaura sp.
212223
Hypnea sp. Gracilaria tikvahiae Laurencia sp.
2425
Centimeters