Algae Individual (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Inside an ice pore, gel-like mucus (stained blue to be visible) clings to an individual diatom of sea-ice algae. Credit Christopher Krembs Usage Restrictions Image credit required 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.