Seaweeds have traditionally been important plants for food and healing among coastal people throughout the world and are a rich source of diverse nutrients uncommonly available in land plants. Students will experience a thorough introduction to seaweeds, covering internationally available seaweeds as well as some specific to the Pacific Northwest. Learn about:

• types of seaweeds

• seaweed ecosystems

• healing properties

• iodine and thyroid health

• external uses of seaweeds

• pollution issues