Sponges & Seaweeds

Sponges and seaweeds that can be in and around our area

All Crabs 33 Fish 77 Octopus & Squid 6 Other 43 Sea Stars 16 Sharks & Rays 14 Shellfish 179 Sponges & Seaweeds 39 Whales & Dolphins 2

Sponges & Seaweeds species records

Showing 1–20 of 39 species

Codium pomoides Ball seaweed

Ball seaweed

Native Rivularia firma Blue-green Algae

Blue-green Algae

Native Zonaria spiralis Brown Seaweed

Brown Seaweed

Native Distromium flabellatum Brown Seaweed

Brown Seaweed

Native Cystophora monilifera Brown Seaweed Sp.

Brown Seaweed Sp.

Native Cystophora moniliformis Brown Seaweed Sp.

Brown Seaweed Sp.

Native Cystophora torulosa Brown Zig-zag Seaweed

Brown Zig-zag Seaweed

Native Caulerpa geminata Bubble Caulerpa

Bubble Caulerpa

Native Caulerpa cactoides Cactus Caulerpa

Cactus Caulerpa

Native Corallina officinalis Common Coralline

Common Coralline

Native Phyllospora comosa Crayweed

Crayweed

Native Codium fragile Dead Man's Fingers

Dead Man's Fingers

Native Splachnidium rugosum Deadman's Fingers

Deadman's Fingers

Native Zostera muelleri Dwarf Grass-Wrack

Dwarf Grass-Wrack

Native Dendrilla cactos Encrusting Sponge

Encrusting Sponge

Native Posidonia australis Fibreball Weed

Fibreball Weed

Endemic Ecklonia radiata Golden Kelp

Golden Kelp

Native Caulerpa papillosa Green Seaweed

Green Seaweed

Native Caulerpa simpliciuscula Green Seaweed Sp.

Green Seaweed Sp.

Native Ulva intestinalis Gutweed

Gutweed

Native

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Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.