Sub-Antarctic subtidal and intertidal macroalgae in rocky ecosystems of Inútil Bay, Tierra del Fuego in Southern Patagonia.

BACKGROUND

The sub-Antarctic region is notable for its high macroalgal diversity. Although a number of studies have documented the species richness of macroalgae along the Chilean sub-Antarctic coast, many regions remain underexplored, with little to no available species inventories or ecological assessments.

NEW INFORMATION: This study aims to expand current knowledge of macroalgal species richness in the intertidal and subtidal rocky environments in Inútil Bay, a sub-Antarctic area of Tierra del Fuego (Chile). A total of 72 macroalgal taxa were identified: 32 in intertidal and 58 in subtidal habitats. A comprehensive species list is provided, accompanied by photographs of representative macroalgal species.