Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry
As demand for resources grow, the ocean may offer opportunities with fewer impacts than on land, so long as sustainable practices are ensured. Seaweed provides one such sustainable source for biofuels and other products, and with added bioremediation effects.