Order

Common name: Fucales

Scientific name: Fucales

Fucales is an order of brown algae found in marine environments worldwide. They are notable for their large, complex thalli that often resemble true plants. Members of this order, such as the well-known genus Fucus, are commonly found in intertidal zones and are important ecologically, providing habitat and food for various marine organisms. In reef aquariums, they can be both beneficial as nutrient exporters and problematic if growth is unchecked. Hobbyists may appreciate their natural appearance and utility in refugium setups, where they can help control nutrients.

  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
  3. Common name: Sargassum filipendula
    Scientific name: Sargassum filipendula
  4. Brown Sargassum fluitans sea macroalgae
    Common name: Gulfweed
    Scientific name: Sargassum fluitans
  5. A rare Sargassum Shrimp. Underwater macro world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Sargassum Shrimp
    Scientific name: Sargassum hystrix
  6. Common name: Sargassum johnstonii
    Scientific name: Sargassum johnstonii
  7. Common name: gulf weed
    Scientific name: Sargassum natans
  8. Common name: Sargassum polyphyllum
    Scientific name: Sargassum polyphyllum
  9. Brown algae
    Common name: Gulfweed
    Scientific name: Sargassum sinicola
  10. Ramo di alga Sargassum vulgare con vescicole
    Common name: Sargassum Weed
    Scientific name: Sargassum vulgare