To dry seaweed, simply arrange it on anything from trays to cookie sheets to screens. You can also dry large kelp by hanging them over railings or on laundry lines. Place them in a warm …

Sep 8, 2023 · When seaweed removes carbon dioxide from seawater, it alters the balance of carbon dioxide between water and air, causing the gas to move from the atmosphere into the …

Humans have eaten seaweed for centuries—pickled, dried, and raw—adding a deep savory flavor known as umami. When farmed, seaweed improves water quality and absorbs excess carbon. …

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Jun 11, 2025 · What are seagrass meadows? Just off the coast of every continent except Antarctica, hidden meadows abound with life. These underwater ecosystems primarily consist …

Aug 20, 2020 · Phytoplankton are primary producers of the ocean—the organisms that form the base of the food chain. WHOI explores the microscopic, single-celled organisms.

Most people mistake bryozoans for seaweed--and it's no wonder. These tiny animals often colonize by branching out into shapes that look more like spaghetti than living animals. …

The ocean water column is made up of five zones: the sunlight (epipelagic), twilight (mesopelagic), midnight (bathypelagic), abyssal (abyssopelagic) and hadal zones (trenches).

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Feb 10, 2025 · Topics: Seaweed To give kelp a chance against warming ocean temperatures, WHOI scientists identified kelp species with natural adaptations to cope with heat. During the …