You don't find any algae growing much deeper than 60 feet (20 meters) because the light that is necessary for their growth is filtered out by the water. Algae, therefore, is found only near the surface.
Floating at the top of the ocean
yes I sw algae in ocean water. Algae grew on my ocean watered plants during a science expirement
Holdfasts are the structures in large algae that take the place of roots. These holdfasts anchor the algae to the ocean floor, providing stability and allowing the algae to withstand ocean currents and waves.
Marine algae are primarily restricted to the top 100 meters of the ocean due to the availability of sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis. Sunlight penetration diminishes rapidly with depth, making it difficult for algae to thrive beyond this zone. Additionally, the upper layers of the ocean support nutrient availability and warmer temperatures, both of which are conducive to algal growth. Beyond this depth, conditions become less favorable for photosynthetic organisms.
Algae have very little to do with ocean currents, other than the fact that they ride it occasionally.
Algae
in the ocean
Some ocean animals that eat algae include sea urchins, parrotfish, and certain species of snails and fish. These animals help to control algae growth in ocean ecosystems by grazing on algae as part of their diet.
the atlantic ocean
Algae, seaweed, and kelp are some of the flora of the ocean.
There are many plants found in the ocean. Some of these plants include kelp, seagrass, red algae, coralline algae, and coral.
Algae can be located in any part of the ocean that as rising temperatures. Recently, algae has been taking over many coral reefs and destroying natural underwater wonders.