Fresh Gulf of Maine Brown Seaweeds (Mixed Species Assortment)
Collected by hand from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of Cobscook Bay, this mixed assortment of brown marine macroalgae includes species of Fucus, Ascophyllum, and Laminaria. These hardy, photosynthetic seaweeds form the foundation of Maine’s intertidal ecosystem and are essential for classroom studies, marine biology labs, and ecological demonstrations.
Each pack contains a fresh, living mix of at least six brown seaweed species, offering natural variation in size, texture, and color. Suitable for observation, dissection, and live display, this collection provides students and researchers with authentic material for studying algal structure, reproduction, and coastal ecology.
Common names: Kelp, rockweed, brown macrophyte Scientific names:Fucus spp., Ascophyllum spp., Laminaria spp. Locations: Lower intertidal marine algae from Cobscook Bay collecting areas Seasonality: Available all year Colors: Brown Size: 2” – 6' Collected: By hand Quantity: 1 quart-sized mass of each seaweed
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Fresh Gulf of Maine Brown Seaweeds (Mixed Species Assortment)
Collected by hand from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of Cobscook Bay, this mixed assortment of brown marine macroalgae includes species of Fucus, Ascophyllum, and Laminaria. These hardy, photosynthetic seaweeds form the foundation of Maine’s intertidal ecosystem and are essential for classroom studies, marine biology labs, and ecological demonstrations.
Each pack contains a fresh, living mix of at least six brown seaweed species, offering natural variation in size, texture, and color. Suitable for observation, dissection, and live display, this collection provides students and researchers with authentic material for studying algal structure, reproduction, and coastal ecology.
Common names: Kelp, rockweed, brown macrophyte Scientific names:Fucus spp., Ascophyllum spp., Laminaria spp. Locations: Lower intertidal marine algae from Cobscook Bay collecting areas Seasonality: Available all year Colors: Brown Size: 2” – 6' Collected: By hand Quantity: 1 quart-sized mass of each seaweed
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Sugar kelp, a Gulf of Maine brown seaweed.
Tidepool Tim says, “Gulf of Maine Brown Seaweeds is a great way to introduce students to a variety of seaweeds or marine macro-algae. Various species of kelps and "rockweeds" (Ascophyllum and Fucus) are supplied. A minimum of 6 species is supplied with enough volume to run a classroom of lab activities or experiments. Algae can be kept in refrigerator temps for up to a week. Students may want to make mounts and dry the specimens for display. Seaweeds are shipped as "catch of the day" depending on the time of year and relative abundance of species.
This assortment is also sufficient for establishing a diverse brown seaweed presence in a saltwater tank. Investigate for yourself which species 'like' your tank's specific environment."
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