Seaweeds - The savior of mankind from climate change!

[SAN-DIRECT]

Seaweeds are also known as Macroalgae. They constitute several species of marine plants and algae. It also includes Red, Green and Brown algae. Seaweeds can grow in ocean, rivers, lakes and other water bodies. Nowadays Seaweeds are attracting interests all around the world for its potential in commercial exploitation and the sustainability needs.  advertising url removed

Edited August 11, 2018 by Phi for All
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[Moontanman]

Yes but can you eat kelp?

[John Cuthber]

1 hour ago, Moontanman said:

can you eat kelp?

Yes.

But it has a lot of iodine in it; you can't use it as a staple food.

 

Edited August 11, 2018 by John Cuthber

[Sensei]

@Moontanman

Nori has one of the smallest Iodine content from seaweeds. Sheet of Nori 16 mcg/g. Used as wrap for sushi.

Other genus and species, can have even 1500-3000 mcg/g whole. Table:

https://napiers.net/how-much-iodine-is-there-in-seaweed.html

Edited August 13, 2018 by Sensei