Kelp Species Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The world's largest marine algae, growing up to 45 meters, is found along the Eastern Pacific Coast and in southern oceans near South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
  2. 3. A large brown algae with distinctive fronds that have 3-8 finger-like blades. It has a hearty mineral flavor, makes an excellent base for broths, and can grow up to two meters long. Found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
  3. 5. This fast-growing kelp, reaching up to 1.5 m with a yellow stipe-blade junction, is a high-value, sustainable crop requiring no chemicals. It sequesters up to 18 tonnes of CO2 per hectare and supports diverse applications, including high-protein foods, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, and biofuels.
  4. 6. This species is the dominant kelp in offshore forests along the Oregon Coast and prefers water temperatures between 39° to 59°F.
Down
  1. 1. This silky-textured seaweed, popular in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine, has a briny, slightly sweet flavor, turns green when processed, and offers health benefits like lowering cholesterol and rejuvenating skin.
  2. 4. This yellow-brown seaweed from Japan, reaching up to 450 meters in length, is a key ingredient in dashi, the umami-rich soup stock central to Japanese cuisine.