Norwegian seaweeds

Norway has a rich marine algal flora comprising more than 400 seaweed species. This website contains an updated overview of seaweeds recorded in Norway (see 'Species'), and keys for identifying species (see 'Identification help').

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Ulvella wittrockii
Growing on Pylaiella, to the left of the centerPhoto: © Kjersti Sjøtun

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