The Green Seaweed or Chlorophyta are characterized by having chlorophyll a and b; which give originates their color. They also possess carotenoids and xanthophylls, which protect their cells from insolation. There are more than 7,000 known species of green seaweed, being 800 of them marine species. The rest are terrestrial and freshwater seaweed. Most terrestrial green seaweed can … Leer más
The Red Seaweed or Phylum Rhodophyta, is an important group of seaweed that includes about 7,000 species. They are characterized mainly by having a reddish coloration and by the lack of flagella. Therefore, they have restricted capacity to mobilize. As in the case of others marine algae, the eastern countries , specially China; have benefited from … Leer más
In recent years, people from all countries have got used to consume different types of Comestible Algae. There are many varieties of this species, which besides having a delicious flavor, provide multiple properties and benefits for our body. Comestible Algae Around The World The custom of consuming comestible algae comes from the Japanese culture; but it has … Leer más
Kombu Seaweed is recognized worldwide as one of the comestible algae species. It is especially popular in Northwest Asia, where it is used in the main dishes. This alga contains glutamic acid, which gives it a particular sweet taste, very appreciated by consumers. It belongs to the order of kelp Seaweed, which are also known … Leer más
Marine Algae are organisms that are able to carry out the process of photosynthesis; using energy provided by the sun light. These plants live in aquatic environments , mainly in the sea; but some species can be found in freshwater. It all depends on the species. They can be unicellular or multicellular, and they are … Leer más
Most people often wonder, about which are the best algae for Decorating Aquariums. So in the next article, you will know not only that, but many others useful tips When any person has the initiative to make an aquarium at home, the main idea is to make of it, an attractive and colorful place. However, if … Leer más
This article shows all the benefits of the Nori Seaweed, a marine species whose popularity has grown around the world, especially in Japan, where it represents a millionaire industry What Are Nori Seaweed: ☘️ The word Nori is used in the Japanese language, to refer to edible varieties of the red seaweed species Porphyra. The Porphyra Yezoensis and the Porphyra … Leer más
The Cultivation of Algae or algae culture, is a sort of aquaculture that carries out the cultivation of marine algae species in laboratories. Most of these crops are microalgae, such as phytoplankton and microphytes. The procces is quite different in the case of macro algae since they are difficult to cultivate, especially because of their large size. Hence, … Leer más
Fish that feed on seaweeds, are quite useful for those who have fish tanks or small aquariums at home. This practice contributes to keep aquariums in good conditions and free of pollutants. This is a very interesting topic, especially for those who are thinking about selecting the best seaweeds to decorate their aquariums. Since not … Leer más
The Diatoms Algae belong to the most common type of phytoplankton, thus they are unicellular organisms that also belong to the group of brown seaweeds existing more than 20,000 species of them. These organisms contribute to maintain the ecological balance, since they are used to verify water conditions, environmental conditions and other elements of their environments. Learning about … Leer más