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Pacific Rockweed

Exploring Pacific Rockweed Algae in the Pacific Ocean | Coldwater Curiosities

In this episode of Hilary’s Coldwater Curiosities, Hilary takes us to the Pacific Ocean during the Surfrider Fifth of July Beach Cleanup to explore an often-overlooked marine wonder: Pacific rockweed. Learn how this brown algae thrives in the intertidal zone, withstands extreme temperatures, supports marine herbivores, and reproduces in fascinating ways. From anatomy to ecology, this episode dives into why rockweed is such an important part of coastal ecosystems.

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