Ice Algae (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption Ice algae have a fantastic ability to grow with very little light. Even under several meters of sea ice, mats of ice algae are formed. Credit Photo: Lars Chresten Lund Hansen Usage Restrictions May be used in relation to this news release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.