When we think of “seaweed” many imagine an unwanted plant, but in other parts of the world, it’s considered a valuable sea vegetable. From sushi rolls to shampoos, aquatic plants are part of everyday life and industry.

Across Asia and coastal Alaska, sea vegetables like nori, wakame, and rockweed are prized for their nutritional and commercial value. Some are even farmed for export or used in products like ice cream, toothpaste and fertilizer.

For over 60 years Aquarius Systems has built equipment to cut and harvest aquatic plants; sometimes to clear waterways, and other times to help collect valuable resources like kelp and rockweed.

Read the full article on our website: Seaweeds or Sea Vegetables?