Project
Benthic Marine Macroalgae Flora
Los Roques Archipelago National Park
An up-to-date, georeferenced inventory of marine macroalgae, including collections from intertidal and subtidal environments, taxonomic keys, morpho-anatomical descriptions and distribution on geographic maps.
Study and Outreach
The importance of algae lies in their potential as an alternative for the sustainable development of some coastal regions of Venezuela.
Polysaccharides synthesized by species of red and brown algae have antiviral, anticoagulant, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity. Sound management of this resource therefore requires knowledge of its diversity, taxonomy and floristics.
Search
The floristic information obtained will be publicly available, allowing users to consult species profiles with taxonomic and ecological information, habit and laboratory photographs, geographic maps, collections, reports, bibliographic references and new records for Los Roques Archipelago National Park.
Teaching Support
Preparation of the handbook "Macroalgas Bénticas del Parque Nacional Archipiélago Los Roques, Venezuela. Guía Ilustrada" (Benthic Macroalgae of Los Roques Archipelago National Park, Venezuela. Illustrated Guide) with photographs, descriptions and geographic distribution of the species. Available for download:
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