Species

Kelp and large brown algae

Laminaria spp. / Saccorhiza polyschides

Large brown algae are foundational habitat-forming organisms on parts of the Galician coast. They create structure, shelter, and food-web support, which makes them ecologically more important than their ordinary appearance might suggest.

What it is: A group of large brown algae that form underwater habitat.
Where to notice it: Rocky coasts and suitable submerged habitat.
When to notice it: Year-round, depending on tide and visibility.
Why it matters: Supports biodiversity and helps explain why this coast is biologically rich.

Keep reading

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