Eucheumatopis isiformis - seaweed native to the Caribbean (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Eucheumatopis isiformis - seaweed native to the Caribbean

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A diver measuring the size of a newly outplanted bunch of Eucheumatopis isiformis, a red seaweed native to the Caribbean. The research team will monitor the algae throughout its cultivation to determine which environmental conditions and farm operations lead to optimal algal growth and composition.

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Loretta Roberson, MBL

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