Seaweed or more correctly named, marine macro-algae, are plant-like organisms that generally live attached to rock or other hard substrata in coastal areas. Seaweed is chock-full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. For at least 1,500 years, the Japanese have enrobed a mixture of raw fish, sticky rice, and other ingredients in a seaweed called nori. The delectable result is a sushi roll. Certain seaweeds do, in fact, possess powerful cancer-fighting agents that researchers hope will eventually prove effective in the treatment of malignant tumours and leukaemia. While dietary soy was long credited for the low rate of cancer in Japan, this indicator of robust health is now attributed to dietary seaweed. Australia is one of the most diverse places in the world for seaweed and as we learn more about its wonderful health benefits, it is expected that significant commercial interest will rapidly grow in this sector.
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\n\nSPECIES: Sea Lettuce (Ulva spp)
\n\nSea lettuce comprises the genus Ulva, a group of edible green algae that is widely distributed along the coastline of the world's oceans. Its leaves are bright green and composed of lobed, ruffle-edged leaves that are coarse and sheet-like, resembling a leaf of lettuce. The leaves may appear flat, thin, broad, round or oval, often perforated with holes of various sizes. Almost no stalk exists at the point of attachment and no true roots are present.
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SUSTAINABILITY: Sea lettuce is harvested by hand and is very fast growing. In summer months it can double in size every few weeks.
\n\nCOLLECTION: Primarily between Sydney and Kiama.
\n\nAVAILABILITY: October to July
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\n\nSPECIES: Green Fingers (Codium fragile)
\n\nCodium is in the group of green seaweeds and is called multiple names, including green sea fingers or stag seaweed. It originates from the Pacific Ocean near Japan and has become one of the most invasive species on the coast of the northern Atlantic Ocean. Some research indicates that a native subspecies does exist in Sydney. It is transported by ship’s ballast and quickly attaches to structure such as wharves and pylons. It also has a reputation as an oyster thief as it can attache to oysters, causing them to drift off in the current.
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\n\nSUSTAINABILITY: Only limited quantities of Codium is permitted to be collected each month as research is currently underway to determine if the local species is introduced or native.
\n\nCOLLECTION: No more than 50% of any plant can be harvested and the root stock must be left intact.
\n\nAVAILABILITY: October to July
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\n\nSPECIES: Kelp (Ecklonia radiata)
\n\nKelp is a species of brown seaweed with many beneficial compounds. Seaweeds contain little fat but is rich in vitamins, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). (3)(2) Brown seaweed is estimated to contain approximately 10% protein, 65% carbohydrates and less than 2% lipids. Kelp also contains a high content of iron and iodine. Ecklonia kelp varies in colour from a light brown to pale yellow and even bright yellow.
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SUSTAINABILITY: Ecklonia kelp is the most widespread of all kelps along the coast of NSW. It is the primary seaweed washed onto Sydney beaches after a storm.
\n\nCOLLECTION: Wrack or detached kelp only is collected ensuring no disturbance to the natural sea floor.
\n\nAVAILABILITY: All year
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\n\nSPECIES: Cray Weed (Phyllospora comosa)
\n\nCray Weed is a species of brown seaweed found in shallow waters along our coastline. Whilst it is observed down as far as 10m, it predominantly lives in the first few metres from the low tide mark. Cray weed forests can be found in most sheltered costal areas, even throughout Sydney contrary to the belief of some.
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SUSTAINABILITY: A limited quantity of cray weed is permitted to be collected each month to ensure sustainability.
\n\nCOLLECTION: Only wrack or detached cray weed is collected ensuring no disturbance to the natural sea floor
\n\nAVAILABILITY: All year
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