Genera
| Genus | Algae type | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulerpa | Green | Under water | |
| Fucus | Brown | In intertidal zones on rocky shores. | |
| Gracilaria | Red | Cultivated for food | |
| Laminaria | Brown | Also known as kelp, 8–30 m under water, cultivated for food. | |
| Macrocystis | Brown | Giant kelp, forming floating canopies. | |
| Monostroma | Green | ||
| Porphyra | Red | Intertidal zones in temporate climate. Cultivated for food. |
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