This reference site describes the adaptations of truly halophilic organisms that have a dependency upon high salt concentrations for survival. It discusses the creation of different hypersaline environments, membrane lipid composition, osmotic pressure, red (carotenoid) and purple-colored (bacteriorhodopsin) pigments, and halophilly as an adaptation. It is supported with colorful images and scientific illustrations. The site contains four sections, divided into separate pages through links numbered 1-4 at the top of the site.
