Codium convolutum

Last Modified: 17-1-2022 17:01

Codium convolutum or rock velvet, is a green algae (seaweed) found throughout New Zealand growing on rocks in the intertidal zone. The algae forms irregular dark green lobed covering on rocks with a velvet like appearance, hence the common name for the species. 

This example was observed in Lochmara Bay.

Image Date: 4/12/2021

Photographer: Christopher Cookson

Location: Latitude: -41.227779 Longitude: 173.995804