Skip to main content

Sargassum

Sargassum sp.

Photo by Latimeria
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

9.64617, -82.749

Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-brown, has gas-filled bladders

Habitat:

Washed up on the beach

Notes:

The bladders on the algae aid in flotation, promoting photosynthesis.

Reference Links:

Sargassum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Earth Week 2011

Tags

Photographed
PublishedApril 29, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies