Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds (4 Rhodophyta spp.)
Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds (4 Rhodophyta spp.)
Common names: Irish moss, dulse, laver, red macrophyte
Scientific names: Chondrus spp., Polysiphonia spp., Rhodymenia spp.
Locations: lower intertidal marine algae species from cobscook bay collecting areas
Seasonality: available all year
Colors: red
Size: 2” - 6’
Collected: by hand
Quantity: 1 quart sized mass of each seaweed
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request.
Tidepool Tim says, “Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds is a great way to introduce students to a variety of seaweeds or marine macro-algae. Various species of dulse, laver, Irish moss, and coralline algae. A minimum of 6 species is supplied with enough volume to run a classroom of lab activities or experiments. Algae can be kept in refrigerator temps for up to a week. Students may want to make mounts and dry the specimens for display. Seaweeds are shipped as "catch of the day" depending on the time of year and relative abundance of species.
This assortment is also sufficient for establishing a diverse red seaweed presence in a saltwater tank. Investigate for yourself which species 'like' your tank's specific environment."