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What's that green stuff?

Identifying Freshwater Algae using the Algal Atlas


Algae are interesting for a number of reasons


a. They are primary producers at the root of many aquatic food chains, and an important component of biodiversity
b. They are objects of great beauty in their own right, unfortunately usually overlooked
c. They are very sensitive indicators of environmental conditions, and a study of their variety in a waterbody can reveal much about water quality.

Understanding the role of algae in aquatic systems requires that we can distinguish their species, which can be a daunting undertaking initially: the purpose of this web site is to help you to identify algae, and appreciate their beauty and importance.


All data curated by John Kinross, email: algalweb@gmail.com

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