Family

Common name: Rockweed

Scientific name: Fucaceae

Fucaceae is a family of brown algae, commonly found in the intertidal zones of rocky seashores. Members of this family, such as the well-known bladderwrack, are characterized by their tough, leathery thalli and air-filled bladders that aid in flotation. These algae are not typically kept in home aquariums due to their preference for cooler waters and strong currents, but they play a crucial role in the wild as habitat and food for various marine organisms.

  1. Spiral Wrack (Fucus spiralis) seaweed exposed at low tide
    Common name: An Chasfheamainn
    Scientific name: Fucus spiralis
  2. Bl Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus
    Common name: Bladder Wrack
    Scientific name: Fucus vesiculosus