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Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus)

September 7, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Bladder wrack, also known as Black Tang, Rockweed, Bladder Fucus, Seawrack, Sea Oak, Black Tany, Cut Weed, and Rockwrack, is a common seaweed species found on the middle-shore of rocky coastal areas. It can occur in high densities where conditions are suitable, forming a dense, multi-layered carpet of fronds over the rock surface. Bladder wrack gets its name from the air … [Read more...] about Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus)

Irelands Seaweed… in poster form

June 14, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Our island nation has around 7,000 km of wonderful coastline, boasting some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. Around that coastline is a veritable cornucopia for shore dwelling wildlife, and supporting much of it you’ll find an amazing diversity of seaweed. As you might expect of an island people with a plentiful, renewable resource on its doorstep the Irish have been … [Read more...] about Irelands Seaweed… in poster form

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