Lisa Wood

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official & Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) Appeals Coordinator

360-902-2260

Lisa.Wood@dfw.wa.gov

Seaweeds of the Salish Sea

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Eelgrass (seagrasses)

- Native eelgrass (Zostera marina)- Dwarf or Japanese eelgrass (Zostera japonica)

Reprod

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Green Algae

(Chlorophyta)

Habitats and Shoreline Plants

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Habitats and Shoreline Plants

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Brown Algae

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Red Algae

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Nutritional value of seaweeds

•Highly concentrate minerals and traceelements in surrounding seawater

• CAUTION: Similarly concentrate pollutants

•More minerals than any other food (including calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine, iron, zinc and many trace elements)

• Depends on species but some are very high in

vitamins B, C, D

•Average 9% protein (nori is 30%, greater than soybeans)

Some species to rememberGood stories for the beach…

•Eelgrass – important habitat forcritters and spawning; food for first peoples

•Turkish washcloth/towel – laboratory medium, thickening agent

•Fucus – fun popping, moisturizing lotion

• Nori – sushi • Kelp – fast-growing, food, pickles, soap, iodine

•Sargassum – non-native invasive

Seaweed harvesting techniques and regulations

• Asian markets, supermarkets, healthfood stores• Go gathering

• Unpolluted gathering sites• avoid turbid, muddy, smelly

oroily places• far from sewage outfalls

• Spring/early summer• Open, rocky shores are best• Boots, gloves, and a basket• Have your license• know what 10 pounds feels like

or bring a hanging scale

Questions?

www.pugetsound.edu/academics/academic-resources/slater-museum/exhibits/marine-panel/

www.pugetsoundsealife.com/puget_sound_sea_life/Common_Plants_and_Animals.html

www.pendiva.com/seaweed/