Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds (4 Rhodophyta spp.)

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Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds (4 Rhodophyta Species Assortment)

Collected by hand from the cold, nutrient-rich intertidal waters of Cobscook Bay, this assortment of red seaweeds (Rhodophyta) highlights the beauty and diversity of Maine’s marine flora. Species may include Chondrus spp. (Irish Moss), Polysiphonia spp., Rhodymenia spp., and other red macrophytes native to the Gulf of Maine’s rocky shoreline.

These richly pigmented algae play a vital ecological role as primary producers and are valued for both scientific and culinary uses — from classroom demonstrations and aquaculture research to traditional cooking and skincare applications.

Common names: Irish moss, dulse, laver, red macrophyte
Scientific names: Chondrus spp., Polysiphonia spp., Rhodymenia spp.
Locations: Lower intertidal marine algae species from Cobscook Bay collecting areas
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red
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.

Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds (4 Rhodophyta Species Assortment)

Collected by hand from the cold, nutrient-rich intertidal waters of Cobscook Bay, this assortment of red seaweeds (Rhodophyta) highlights the beauty and diversity of Maine’s marine flora. Species may include Chondrus spp. (Irish Moss), Polysiphonia spp., Rhodymenia spp., and other red macrophytes native to the Gulf of Maine’s rocky shoreline.

These richly pigmented algae play a vital ecological role as primary producers and are valued for both scientific and culinary uses — from classroom demonstrations and aquaculture research to traditional cooking and skincare applications.

Common names: Irish moss, dulse, laver, red macrophyte
Scientific names: Chondrus spp., Polysiphonia spp., Rhodymenia spp.
Locations: Lower intertidal marine algae species from Cobscook Bay collecting areas
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Red
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.

Irish moss, Chondrus crispus, is a Gulf of Maine red seaweed.

Irish moss, Chondrus crispus, is a Gulf of Maine red seaweed.

Tidepool Tim says,  “Gulf of Maine Red Seaweeds is a great way to introduce students to a variety of seaweeds or marine macro-algae. Various species of dulse, laver, Irish moss, and coralline algae. 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 red seaweed presence in a saltwater tank. Investigate for yourself which species 'like' your tank's specific environment."

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