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Knotted Wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum)

Sugar Kelp (Saccharina latissima) – Suikerkelp Taxonomy: Knotted Wrack is part of the Fucaceae family. This group includes many species of brown seaweed commonly found along rocky shores. Appearance: Recognizable by its olive-brown color and knotted appearance. The plant has bladder-like air sacs spaced along its length. Habitat: Found in the North Atlantic Ocean. Thrives…