Limpet Cellana radians on flat rocky shore showing its farm the area it keeps clear of seaweed Kaikoura New Zealand


The two main seaweeds are sea lettuce Enteromorpha intestinalis used to be called Ulva intestinales Phylum Chlorophyta the green seaweeds Ulvales Ulvaceae and Karengo Porphyra columbina Phylum Rodophyta the red seaweeds Bangiales Karengo or Parenga is the name of the New Zealand edible seaweed Porphyra columbina Porphyra seaweeds are eaten in many parts of the world In Europe they are known as Laver while in Japan they are called Nori Karengo has been a traditional delicacy for the Maori people of New Zealand for hundreds of years Porphyra seaweeds are some of the most important edible seaweeds around the world Karengo is found on most exposed coasts of New Zealand from high to mid tide levels Upper mid littoral


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