Our Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is sustainably wild-harvested from the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Maine. Known for its therapeutic, nutritional, and cosmetic benefits, this iodine-rich seaweed has been used for centuries to support a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re adding it to smoothies, teas, skincare routines, or wellness plans, this versatile Atlantic seaweed is a nutrient-dense superfood trusted by herbalists, nutritionists, and coastal communities alike.
Key Facts: Common name: Bladderwrack Scientific name:Fucus vesiculosus Location: Rocky shores, ledges, mid to high tide range Seasonality: Available year round in great abundance Colors: Brown, tan, yellow, or dark green Size: Fronds vary from 3" up to 3' long Collected: Hand-harvested with a knife Quantity: 1 lb. dried
Sustainably Harvested and Handpicked: Gulf of Maine, Inc.’s Bladderwrack is carefully wild-crafted by local harvesters, handpicked directly from the clean, cold waters of coastal Maine. The seaweed is rinsed in cold Atlantic seawater and air-dried to preserve its rich nutrient content and natural mineral profile.
Harvesting Process: We prioritize sustainable harvesting methods to ensure the long-term health of our marine ecosystems. Each harvest follows eco-friendly practices that protect regrowth and maintain the natural abundance of Bladderwrack in its native habitat.
A Nutrient-Rich Superfood: Bladderwrack is an incredible source of essential minerals including iodine, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. With its rich nutrient content, it supports thyroid health, digestion, skin rejuvenation, and overall vitality. This natural seaweed supplement is ideal for those seeking plant-based nutrition from a clean, sustainable source.
Uses: Bladderwrack can be steeped as tea, blended into smoothies, added to baths, or incorporated into skincare formulations for its mineral and antioxidant benefits. It’s also used as a natural seaweed fertilizer and soil conditioner, supporting sustainable agriculture and organic gardening.
Note: This is a natural marine product. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected.
Bladderwrack Seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus)
Our Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is sustainably wild-harvested from the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Maine. Known for its therapeutic, nutritional, and cosmetic benefits, this iodine-rich seaweed has been used for centuries to support a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re adding it to smoothies, teas, skincare routines, or wellness plans, this versatile Atlantic seaweed is a nutrient-dense superfood trusted by herbalists, nutritionists, and coastal communities alike.
Key Facts: Common name: Bladderwrack Scientific name:Fucus vesiculosus Location: Rocky shores, ledges, mid to high tide range Seasonality: Available year round in great abundance Colors: Brown, tan, yellow, or dark green Size: Fronds vary from 3" up to 3' long Collected: Hand-harvested with a knife Quantity: 1 lb. dried
Sustainably Harvested and Handpicked: Gulf of Maine, Inc.’s Bladderwrack is carefully wild-crafted by local harvesters, handpicked directly from the clean, cold waters of coastal Maine. The seaweed is rinsed in cold Atlantic seawater and air-dried to preserve its rich nutrient content and natural mineral profile.
Harvesting Process: We prioritize sustainable harvesting methods to ensure the long-term health of our marine ecosystems. Each harvest follows eco-friendly practices that protect regrowth and maintain the natural abundance of Bladderwrack in its native habitat.
A Nutrient-Rich Superfood: Bladderwrack is an incredible source of essential minerals including iodine, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. With its rich nutrient content, it supports thyroid health, digestion, skin rejuvenation, and overall vitality. This natural seaweed supplement is ideal for those seeking plant-based nutrition from a clean, sustainable source.
Uses: Bladderwrack can be steeped as tea, blended into smoothies, added to baths, or incorporated into skincare formulations for its mineral and antioxidant benefits. It’s also used as a natural seaweed fertilizer and soil conditioner, supporting sustainable agriculture and organic gardening.
Note: This is a natural marine product. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected.
Bladderwrack laying over Ascophyllum nodosum.
Tidepool Tim says, “This leafy seaweed is often called "rockweed" but is quite different from the more prevalent seaweed, knotted wrack (Ascophyllum) on our rocky Maine coastlines. Though sometimes we find it in large beds, it seems to colonize the intertidal in a haphazard and scattered way on small rocks, boulders, and ledgy outcrops. Bladderwrack is a very tough & leafy seaweed with literally hundreds of small bladders along the fronds. In the summer months, enlarged bladders at the frond tips exude their spawn (a jelly-like substance) and this is how new wrack plants are produced. Tidepooling kids love to squeeze these bladders and squirt the liquid on each other with great delight! Periwinkle snails, and amphipods hide within or under the wrack at low tide using the plant as shelter from the hot sun or cold winter temps. Small specimens of wrack attached to rocks make a great addition to any cold-water aquarium - this is a tough & hardy seaweed that survives very well and provides habitat for various invertebrates."
Spiral wrack, Fucus spiralis, is also available. This 'first-cousin' to bladderwrack is found on open ledges in areas of high tidal current. We collect ours in our locally-famous area called 'Reversing Falls'. Contact us if you're looking for spiral in particular.”
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