kaptnkelp's Identifications

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3 photos

What

Delicate Sea Lace (Ceramothamnion coulteri)

Observer

iidajaervinen

Date

April 11, 2024 04:00 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Eagle Cove, San Juan County
Weather: cloudy
Tide: -1.17
Found floating attached to a piece of another algae (epiphytic).
Wave exposure: moderate to high

Delicate Sea Lace - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
kaptnkelp's ID: Delicate Sea Lace (Ceramothamnion coulteri)
Added on June 22, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

5 photos

What

Encrusting Red Algae (Genus Mastocarpus)

Observer

mb_kid

Date

May 10, 2024 07:58 AM PDT

Place

Forks, WA 98331, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Browns Point
County: Jefferson
Tidal Height: Low
Substrate: Rock
Exposure: High
Date: 5/10/2024
ID by: Baylen Ratliff

Encrusting Red Algae - Photo (c) Peter D. Tillman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
kaptnkelp's ID: Encrusting Red Algae (Genus Mastocarpus)
Added on May 19, 2024
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What

Genus Dilsea

Observer

lsugimo

Date

May 10, 2024 08:12 AM PDT

Place

North Pacific Ocean, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Dilsea sp.
Brown's Pt., Kalaloch, WA, US
0 ft tide
Mid exposure
47.635, -124.384
5/10/2024
Observed by: L. Sugimoto
ID by: T. Mumford

Dilsea - Photo (c) Heather Fulton-Bennett, all rights reserved, uploaded by Heather Fulton-Bennett
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Dilsea, a member of Florideophycean Algae (Class Florideophyceae)
Added on May 12, 2024
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3 photos

What

Subclass Rhodymeniophycidae

Observer

mb_kid

Date

April 30, 2024 05:08 PM PDT

Place

Mosquito Pass (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Mosquito Pass, San Juan Island
County: San Juan
Substrate: Cobble/gravel
Tidal Height: -10m MLLW
Collected by: Baylen Ratliff
Exposure: High current
Date: 4/30/2024
Lat/long: 48°35'38" N , -123°10'33" W

Flat Sea Brush - Photo (c) Wendy Feltham, all rights reserved, uploaded by Wendy Feltham
kaptnkelp's ID: Flat Sea Brush (Odonthalia washingtoniensis)
Added on May 8, 2024
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What

Wildemania norrisii

Observer

aakritiv

Date

April 11, 2024 02:26 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Growing on rock, low intertidal. Paper thin thallus like cellophane.
Tidal height: low
Exposure: high
ID by: Aakriti Vijay
Substrate: rock
Associated with: none

Wildemania norrisii - Photo (c) aakritiv, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kaptnkelp's ID: Wildemania norrisii, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on May 8, 2024
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2 photos

What

Ulva prolifera

Observer

aakritiv

Date

April 29, 2024 02:03 PM PDT

Place

San Juan Island, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Ulva with holes.
Tidal height: 2.7’
Substrate: in water/ drift 
ID by: Aakriti Vijay
Exposure: low
Associated with: none

Ulva prolifera - Photo (c) Gary W. Saunders, University of New Brunswick, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
kaptnkelp's ID: Ulva prolifera, a member of Sea Lettuces (Genus Ulva)
Added on May 8, 2024
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2 photos

What

Prasiola linearis

Observer

aakritiv

Date

April 29, 2024 02:12 PM PDT

Place

Argyle Lagoon, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Grow on old pickle weed.
Ulva with holes.
Tidal height: 2.7’
Substrate: old pickle weed
ID by: Aakriti Vijay
Exposure: low
Associated with: none

Prasiola linearis - Photo (c) aakritiv, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kaptnkelp's ID: Prasiola linearis, a member of Green Algae (Phylum Chlorophyta)
Added on May 8, 2024
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3 photos

What

Ulva pertusa

Observer

aakritiv

Date

April 29, 2024 02:20 PM PDT

Place

Argyle Lagoon, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Ulva with holes.
Tidal height: 2.7’
Substrate: in water/drift
ID by: Aakriti Vijay
Exposure: low
Associated with: none

Ulva pertusa - Photo (c) tangatawhenua, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by tangatawhenua
kaptnkelp's ID: Ulva pertusa, a member of Sea Lettuces (Genus Ulva)
Added on May 8, 2024
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What

Order Ectocarpales

Observer

sofiadenko

Date

April 1, 2024 03:54 PM PDT

Place

Friday Harbor, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)
Sea Cauliflower - Photo (c) slgolden, all rights reserved
kaptnkelp's ID: Sea Cauliflower (Leathesia marina)
Added on May 8, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Green Pin-cushion Alga (Cladophora columbiana)

Observer

sofiadenko

Date

April 1, 2024 04:03 PM PDT

Place

University of Washington - Friday Harbor Laboratories, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

High tide pool

Green Pin-cushion Alga - Photo (c) Paul Engelmeyer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Engelmeyer
kaptnkelp's ID: Green Pin-cushion Alga (Cladophora columbiana)
Added on May 8, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Genus Wildemania

Observer

fhanley

Date

April 11, 2024 03:51 PM PDT

Place

Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Eagle Cove
San Juan
-1.17 Tide Height
Medium Exposure

Wildemania - Photo (c) Bridgette Clarkston, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Bridgette Clarkston
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Wildemania, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on May 8, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Wildemania norrisii

Observer

aakritiv

Date

April 11, 2024 02:26 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Growing on rock, low intertidal. Paper thin thallus like cellophane.
Tidal height: low
Exposure: high
ID by: Aakriti Vijay
Substrate: rock
Associated with: none

Wildemania - Photo (c) Bridgette Clarkston, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Bridgette Clarkston
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Wildemania, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on April 29, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Seagrass Laver (Smithora naiadum)

Observer

kathrynsierra

Date

April 10, 2024 11:50 AM PDT

Place

Strait of Juan de Fuca, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Cattle Point
County: San Juan
Substrate: Phyllospadix scouleri
Tidal Height: Mid
Associated with: Phyllospadix scouleri
Collected by: Kathryn Whitmer
Wave Exposure: Medium
Date: 4/10/2024

Seagrass Laver - Photo (c) Allison Gong, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Allison Gong
kaptnkelp's ID: Seagrass Laver (Smithora naiadum)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Pyropia torta

Observer

kathrynsierra

Date

April 10, 2024 11:15 AM PDT

Place

Strait of Juan de Fuca, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Cattle Point
County: San Juan
Substrate: Rock
Tidal Height: High
Associated With: N/A
Collected By: Kathryn Whitmer
Wave Exposure: High
Date: 4/10/2024

Pyropia torta - Photo (c) kathrynsierra, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kaptnkelp's ID: Pyropia torta, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on April 14, 2024
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3 photos

What

Genus Polysiphonia

Observer

kathrynsierra

Date

April 10, 2024 11:21 AM PDT

Place

Strait of Juan de Fuca, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Cattle Point
County: San Juan
Substrate: Rock
Tidal Height: Mid to Low
Associated with: N/A
Collected by: Kathryn Whitmer
Wave Exposure: High
Date: 4/10/2024

Polysiphonia - Photo (c) Vishal Bhave, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Polysiphonia, a member of Florideophycean Algae (Class Florideophyceae)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Feather Boa Kelp (Egregia menziesii)

Observer

mira_roth

Date

April 10, 2024 11:35 AM PDT

Place

San Juan County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Catttle Point, San Juan Island
Substrate: rock
Elevation: high in kelp zone
Wave exposure: mid-high
Associated with: Hedophyllum sessile
Notes: young Egregia

Feather Boa Kelp - Photo (c) cnguon07, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
kaptnkelp's ID: Feather Boa Kelp (Egregia menziesii)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Sea Cabbage Kelp (Hedophyllum sessile)

Observer

kelpricorn

Date

April 11, 2024 01:56 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Eagle Cove
Lat/Long: 48.46145, -123.03181
Tide: -1.17’ MLLW
Wave exposure: Moderate
Substrate: rock

Sea Cabbage Kelp - Photo (c) Gary W. Saunders, University of New Brunswick, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
kaptnkelp's ID: Sea Cabbage Kelp (Hedophyllum sessile)
Added on April 14, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Wildemania norrisii

Observer

mira_roth

Date

April 10, 2024 12:19 PM PDT

Place

San Juan County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Catttle Point, San Juan Island
Substrate: rock (glacial erratic rock)
Elevation: Fucus zone
Wave exposure: mid-high

Wildemania - Photo (c) Bridgette Clarkston, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Bridgette Clarkston
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Wildemania, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on April 14, 2024
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2 photos

What

Vesicled Rockweeds (Genus Fucus)

Observer

mira_roth

Date

April 10, 2024 01:46 PM PDT

Place

San Juan County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Catttle Point, San Juan Island
Substrate: rock
Elevation: Fucus zone
Wave exposure: mid-high

Spiral Wrack - Photo (c) mscherr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by mscherr
kaptnkelp's ID: Spiral Wrack (Fucus spiralis)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Flat Sea Brush (Odonthalia washingtoniensis)

Observer

fhanley

Date

April 10, 2024 03:16 PM PDT

Place

Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Cattle Point
County: San Juan
Substrate: Bedrock
Tidal Height: -1
Collected By: Finnegan Hanley
Exposure: High

Flat Sea Brush - Photo (c) Wendy Feltham, all rights reserved, uploaded by Wendy Feltham
kaptnkelp's ID: Flat Sea Brush (Odonthalia washingtoniensis)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Encrusting Red Algae (Genus Mastocarpus)

Observer

julia_knopf

Date

April 10, 2024 01:01 PM PDT

Place

North Pacific Ocean, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

sporophyte phase

substrate: rock
tidal height: -1

Encrusting Red Algae - Photo (c) Peter D. Tillman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
kaptnkelp's ID: Encrusting Red Algae (Genus Mastocarpus)
Added on April 14, 2024
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2 photos

What

Genus Pyropia

Observer

itsmepriyaaa

Date

April 11, 2024 02:10 PM PDT

Place

San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: rocky intertidal
Tide height: Mid-low , -1.17
Collected by: Priya N

Pyropia - Photo (c) Melissa Hutchison, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Melissa Hutchison
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Pyropia, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Black Pine Seaweed (Neorhodomela larix)

Observer

itsmepriyaaa

Date

April 11, 2024 02:17 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: rocky intertidal
Tide: mid/low -1.17

Black Pine Seaweed - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Scott Loarie
kaptnkelp's ID: Black Pine Seaweed (Neorhodomela larix)
Added on April 14, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Black Pine Seaweed (Neorhodomela larix)

Observer

gracemd52

Date

April 11, 2024 02:11 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Eagle Cove, San Juan Island, WA
County: San Juan County
Substrate: Rock
Tidal Height: low
Collected By: Grace Davis
Exposure: High
Date: 04/11/2024
ID by: Grace Davis

Black Pine Seaweed - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Scott Loarie
kaptnkelp's ID: Black Pine Seaweed (Neorhodomela larix)
Added on April 14, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

Genus Wildemania

Observer

julia_knopf

Date

April 11, 2024 02:21 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: rock
Tidal Height: -1.17’ MLLW
Exposure: moderate to high

Wildemania - Photo (c) Bridgette Clarkston, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Bridgette Clarkston
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Wildemania, a member of True Red Algae (Subphylum Eurhodophytina)
Added on April 14, 2024
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3 photos

What

Phaeostrophion irregulare

Observer

julia_knopf

Date

April 11, 2024 02:08 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: sand
Tidal Height: -1.17’ MLLW
Exposure: Moderate to High

Phaeostrophion irregulare - Photo (c) Joe Tyburczy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Joe Tyburczy
kaptnkelp's ID: Phaeostrophion irregulare, a member of Brown Algae (Class Phaeophyceae)
Added on April 14, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Phaeostrophion irregulare

Observer

julia_knopf

Date

April 11, 2024 02:08 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: sand
Tidal Height: -1.17’ MLLW
Exposure: Moderate to High

Phaeostrophion - Photo (c) Joe Tyburczy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Joe Tyburczy
kaptnkelp's ID: Genus Phaeostrophion, a member of Brown Algae (Class Phaeophyceae)
Added on April 14, 2024
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3 photos

What

Delicate Sea Lace (Ceramothamnion coulteri)

Observer

iidajaervinen

Date

April 11, 2024 04:00 PM PDT

Place

Eagle Cove, Samish TDSA, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Eagle Cove, San Juan County
Weather: cloudy
Tide: -1.17
Found floating attached to a piece of another algae (epiphytic).
Wave exposure: moderate to high

Delicate Sea Lace - Photo (c) Susan J. Hewitt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan J. Hewitt
kaptnkelp's ID: Delicate Sea Lace (Microcladia coulteri [inactive])
Added on April 14, 2024
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

Photos / Sounds

6 photos

What

Cumagloia andersonii

Observer

shwagner

Date

April 11, 2024 01:30 PM PDT

Place

San Juan County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Substrate: N/A
Tide: -1.5'
Exposure: low
Notes: Drifted in.

Cumagloia andersonii - Photo (c) Brenna Green, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Brenna Green
kaptnkelp's ID: Cumagloia andersonii, a member of Florideophycean Algae (Class Florideophyceae)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Green Rope (Acrosiphonia coalita)

Observer

kelpricorn

Date

April 11, 2024 02:02 PM PDT

Place

San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Location: Eagle Cove
Lat/Long: 48.46145, -123.03181
Tide: -1.17’ MLLW
Wave exposure: Moderate
Substrate: rock

Green Rope - Photo (c) Song Hunter, all rights reserved, uploaded by Song Hunter
kaptnkelp's ID: Green Rope (Acrosiphonia coalita)
Added on April 14, 2024
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