Seaweed distribution and resources in Kerala coast

Abstract: 

Survey was conducted during May·June 1988 to study the seaweed distribution and resources along the Kerala coast. Algal collection was made at 15 localities from intertidal and subtidal regions and totally 35 species belonging to 28 genera and 18 families were recorded. The nature of the coastline, places of algal occurrence and their resources are given.

Author(s): 
Kaliaperumal, N
Chennubhotla, V S Krishnamurthy
Keywords: 
Seaweed distribution
Kerala coast
Article Source: 
Kaliaperumal, N and Chennubhotla, V S Krishnamurthy (1997) Seaweed distribution and resources in Kerala coast. Seaweed Research and Utilisation , 19 (1&2). pp. 29-32.
Category: 
Geography
Uses of Seaweeds: Miscellaneous