Caribbean seagrass

Halophila decipiens is a member of the Hydrocharitaceae family and is commonly referred to as Caribbean seagrass. It is distributed across the Atlantic Ocean, Indo-Pacific, and other tropical regions, including areas such as Bangladesh, Belize, Colombia, and Florida. The species is identified by its oval-shaped leaves and is known to form short patches on the seafloor with well-developed root systems. While its geographic range is well-established, further research is needed to fully understand its ecological contributions and current significance in marine environments.