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Seaweed: 10 facts and interesting uses

Dive into the ocean of knowledge with us as we explore "Seaweed – 10 Facts and Interesting Uses," unveiling the mysteries and benefits of this extraordinary marine plant: 🌿 Most of the world’s oxygen (about 70%) comes from seaweeds and other microscopic algae. 🌱 Seaweeds support primary production levels 6-10 times greater than the most intensive land-based agricultural systems. 🌊 There are nine times more microscopic algae and seaweeds in the oceans than plants on land. 🌿 Together with microscopic algae called phytoplankton, seaweeds (macroscopic algae) are responsible for all primary production in the oceans, forming the basis of the food chain. 🌱 Seaweeds are amongst the fastest-growing organisms on the planet, with the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera growing nearly a meter (three feet) a day. 🌊 While most seaweeds are soft, many, particularly red seaweeds like coralline algae, are hard as rock, depositing lime into their cell walls. 🌿 Strictly speaking, seaweeds are not plants, with only green seaweeds considered plants as they have given rise to land plants. However, like plants, most algae and seaweeds depend on sunlight for photosynthesis. 🌱 Many argue that red seaweeds should be placed in a kingdom of their own, being the only organisms with three life cycle stages. 🌊 Seaweeds assimilate minerals directly from the sea, making them some of the most nutritious foods, often containing more protein than meat and more calcium than milk. 🌿 Although commonly called seaweed, referring to these marine algae as ‘weeds’ is far from the truth. Many ingredients in our foods and household products come from the sea and seaweed. Subscribe now to Marine Miracle Labs and explore the wonders of seaweed, uncovering the secrets of this magical marine plant! 🌊🌿