TidePoolPlants

PLANTS at the Tide Pool

ALGAE ( "Al G.") Very simple plants that only need sea water to grow. Attach themselves to rocks. Algae give shelter and food to tide pool animals.Also called SEAWEED.

One species of red algae, **Irish moss**, contains a chemical (carageenan) that is used as a thickener in ice cream.
 * Red Algae** - only seen at low tide


 * Brown Algae** (also called Rock Weed) grows on the rocks.

Large Brown Seaweed also called Kelp



Surf Grass

Scouring Pad Algae