Welcome to Gulf Coast Ecosystems, Your Source For Quality Marine Plants. We specialize in collecting and culturing over 30 species of macro algae native to both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. We offer only the highest quality specimens that have been hand collected from the ocean and acclimated to aquarium conditions. In addition we also collect and offer a selection of gorgonians, ricordea and invertebrates native to Florida. Our selection is very seasonal so most of the species of algae we offer will not be available at the same time.

Orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail at a flat rate of $15.50 (1-5 items) and $18.50 (6 or more items). All Florida orders and some East Coast locations ship FedEx 1-2 day service at no additional charge. We ship every week, Mon-Wed. Orders received after 10am EST on Tues will ship the following week. To order, click on each image or species name to open the description page. Please ensure that items are listed as "in stock" before ordering. 

CV-19 Shipping Update 5/26 

USPS is experiencing wide spread delays to many locations due to a shortage of flights. We will no longer be shipping any orders via USPS to 3-day locations. We'll be using FedEx ground service as much as possible for any areas that are in the 2-3 day service area. In addition, we will no longer be shipping any orders to NY, NJ, MI or IL until the delivery issues are resolved in these locations. Florida orders and all other 2-day locations nationwide will continue to ship every week via Priority Mail and FedEx.

Due to the closure of the Florida Keys to visitors, I wont be restocking any Atlantic species until they open back up. Gulf species will be offered weekly as they become available for collection.