The Green Algae

Green algae are named as such because of their green color. This is due to the chlorophyll pigments that are found in them. The light needed to produce chlorophyll can be accessed in the shallow parts of the ocean, and not in the deep waters. This is the reason why green algae are commonly found near the shore or at the shallow edges of the ocean. This type of seaweed is very scarce in temperate regions and is very much abundant in warmer regions like the tropic. Common species of green algae like Ulva or sea lettuce and the Enteromorpha or green sting lettuce are widely used by many people for food. They are very delectable and offer a wide range of vitamins and minerals that are essential to human nutrition.