Green Grape Alga

| Name: | Green Grape Alga |
| Scientific Name: | Caulerpa racemosa |
| Family: | Green Algae |
| Taxonomic: | Chlorophyta |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | 1 - 6 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
The Green Grape Alga forms clusters of small, round spheres that resemble bunches of grapes. This alga is typically light to medium green, though it can sometimes have bluish tones. The spheres are translucent and have a glossy texture. These clusters can vary in density, from loosely packed to tightly bunched, and are connected by thin, green stems that spread horizontally.
The Green Grape Alga is a species of seaweed that grows in shallow sandy areas, but can also be found on reef patches in moderately deeper water. Like other algae, it produces its own food through photosynthesis. Its reproduction is notably unique; it can reproduce both by spawning and by fragmentation, where a small piece can break off and grow into a new individual.