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Marine phycology deals with the scientific study of algae living exclusively in marine ecosystems. Majority of algae are eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms that thrive in moist habitats. They are simpler plant species which differ from the higher plants by being deficient in true roots, stems or leaves. While several algal species are unicellular and microscopic e.g., microalgae and phytoplankton which provide base for nearly all of the marine food chains; several others are multi-cellular and of larger size e.g., kelp and Sargassum. Various microalgae also occur as symbionts with fungi in lichens. Macroalgae or seaweeds have numerous commercial and industrial uses. Many species of algae are grown in water bodies in form of aquaculture known as algaculture to exploit their properties as food producer for the production of food ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, natural food dyes, bio-fertilizers, bioplastics, feedstock, pharmaceuticals, and bio-fuel. Since algae are tremendously sensitive to diverse factors, hence they find their use as biological indicators. Algae can also be utilized to control pollution. A marine psychologist is the person who does the work of helping other servicemen or women keep healthy psychologically and mentally. This is a very important professional because of the severe psychological and emotional issues that occur during the service

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