Found a bunch of this on the beach. Is it bleached seaweed or something else? I just can’t seem to figure it out. Thnx

I have prepared a few seaweed herbarium specimens in the past to collect/ for decorative purposes, and only used seawater over the paper. I have been able to get good results, but some species seem very susceptible to mold growth. Does anyone have any experience using fixatives? In one phycology guide I have they also say you can use glycerol to help retain the volume of the original specimen, but didn't provide a protocol or a source.

I found it in the coast of the pacific, Southern Chile.

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Hello,

I live in Dublin, Ireland, and I'm starting to be more and more curious by seaweed foraging. I recently foraged Egg Wrack near Malahide ( for info in case some Irish see the post haha) and I'd like to discover other species. I'm struggling a bit to find good spots so I was wondering if anybody had a good recommendation for guides, books or even associations related to seaweed foraging for north atlantic europeans region or even better Ireland.

Just looking to learn more about seaweed ! I would appreciate any guidance on the topic.

Have a good day !

Do you know of any seaweed producers/farmers in Germany by any chance? Thanks in advance :)

I know that I missed the right time for sugar kelp, but I'm hoping to get some ideas on what we can focus on... Now instead of later.

If you have any ideas on what we can explore in terms of obtaining seaweed spores please let me know. You can also dm me.

Thanks

Hello, I am sorry but this is the only picture I have of all the seaweed we found at a beach at Half Moon Bay, CA today. If anyone can help identify these we will greatly appreciate it and will help us further cherish this memory. I know that #1 is a Turkish towel!

PNW United States

Or will the local government be mad at me or something?

i eat a lot of seaweed and i was wondering if it’s healthy to eat that much (3 or 4 packs a day) because at this point i may be addicted

I've been reading about Irish Sea Moss lately and live in Nova Scotia, so I went to the beach today to see what I could find. Grabbed a few samples but I'm not totally sure how to tell what is what just yet.

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Thanks!

It's a pink flower looking thing growing on seaweed which is growing on a pontoon and excuse the language, kind of looks like a wrinkly ballsack. I know nothing about things that grow/ live in the sea but last I was aware seaweed didn't grow flowers... I'm curious. Also if it helps anyone who might have some sort of idea, this is in New Zealand

Hey all, I am new to the hobby and would like some pointers. I am interested in a project and trying to spore and grow wild seaweed in a tank at home. Mainly ulva species. I am not sure what sort of equipment I would need.

The list I have right now consists of:
-tank
-aerator
-chiller/temp control
-lighting

If anyone has any experience with seaweeds I would love to have some advice on a basic setup as I am pretty new to aquaculture.

Any guides or literature would be a great help too! Thanks all