Abstract:
Altogether 8 genera with 15 species of calcareous algae were collected by dredging at four submerged banks located in the Arabian sea (off Central west coast of India). Plants were found luxuriently at the depth range of 15-72 m. Calcareous red algae were dominant in the collection. Halimeda gracilis, Galaxaura marginata and Padina pavonica were the dominant forms. The distribution of calcareous algae at deeper depths is presented in this paper.
