Organism Type: Bryozoa

Common Bugula

A bushy bryozoan that grows in branching tufts on submerged structures. Colonies trap silt and slow water flow through net…

Lacy Crust Bryozoan

An encrusting bryozoan that forms flat, lace-like colonies on kelp blades, ropes, and net surfaces. Sheets of Membranipora add weight…

Red-Rust Bryozoan

A non-native encrusting bryozoan spreading through European waters. Watersipora is notably resistant to copper-based anti-fouling paints, which gives it a…

Hairy Sea-Mat

An encrusting bryozoan that colonises kelp, shells, and aquaculture equipment across northern Europe. Electra colonies roughen net surfaces and contribute…