Red algae

Red algae is a species of algae living natively on the island. It is a microscopic lifeform responsible for the outbreak. It lives symbiotically with red glowing plankton.

Overview
Algae has always been one of the typical native species of the island.

Arque corporation came to the island to research the algae for chemical purposes. Many Arque employees such as Liam Jones have taken multiple samples which were researched in the facility.