The near shore zone
What does bladderwrack seaweed need to survive?
Bladderwrack seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus) thrives in marine environments, primarily along the rocky shores of the North Atlantic. It requires adequate sunlight for photosynthesis, making shallow coastal waters ideal. Additionally, it needs clean, saline water and can tolerate a range of temperatures, though it prefers cooler coastal regions. It also benefits from stable substrate, allowing it to anchor securely and withstand wave action.
No, kale is not seaweed. Perhaps you mean "kelp" which is a seaweed.
What states harvest the most seaweed?
The two centers of seaweed production in the United States are located in New England and California.
Most health food and many main stream groceries in Canada, but the best is fresh from the Maritimes, Yummy
fish that eat seaweeds and other algae are called herbivores. Examples of these types of fish are the parrotfish and the surgeonfish.
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Some types of fish that eat seawed are snowy egrets and some goldfish. Many smaller fish will eat seaweed. Sea turtles, seals and dolphins also eat seaweed.
Seaweed (wakame) is not hard to digest, infact its quite the opposite!
As a person who suffers IBS, Fructose Malabsorption & Dairy Intolerance; I can say my digestion is less than stellar.
Seaweed is high in iron, iodine, zinc, b vitamin groups and many more.
If you suffer from bad digestion, don't eat 'seaweed salad' (treated/vinegared seaweed with chilli and sesame) but dried seaweed such as served in super markets and Asian markets and also what is served with sushi.
Just make sure you drink fluid with your seaweed, chew your food thoroughly and include other foods in your meals such as lean protein, vegetables and carbs.
Enjoy and good health!
Is kelp used for underactive thyroid?
Yes, but it has been shown that continuous use of kelp is good for an over-active thyroid. So, it is recommended to use kelp to get the iodine, but keeping track of your symptoms to see if they have receded.