Monthly Archives: July 2011

Padina is a type of brown algae that is native to Hawaii. This type of algae is commonly found on reef flats, tide pools, and intertidal areas usually in mats or clumps. It is easily recognized by its cylindrical branches … Continue reading →

Known as the “cactus algae”, Halimeda is a type of green algae that inhabits many of the shores of Hawaii. There are approximately thirty modern species known, 7 that inhabit Hawaiian shores, and only 1 which is endemic to Hawaii. … Continue reading →