Red Algae (Metagoniolithon stelliferum) / Branching Coralline Algae

 

Branching Coralline Algae

Haliptilon roseum - Coralline Algae (Branching)
Branching forms of coralline algae are common on the reefs of Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and colour many sections of the reef a bright pink colour. Like encrusting forms of coralline algae, these plants have a skeleton of calcium carbonate. (Photo courtesy Dr. Matt Edmunds)