Brown algae inhabit rocky shores. (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Caption Brown algae are particularly widespread on rocky shores in temperate and cold latitudes and there absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air worldwide. Credit Hagen Buck-Wiese/Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Usage Restrictions Only to be used in the context of this publication and citing the correct copyright. License Original 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.