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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 6. This species is the dominant kelp in offshore forests along the Oregon Coast and prefers water temperatures between 39° to 59°F.
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- 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.
- 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.