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Rockweed seaweed in Atlantic Ocean on New England Maine coast - marine life nautical sea ocean maritime stock photo

Rockweed seaweed clings to ocean rocks along coastal Maine and is and important habitat for sea life. There is much controversy over the harvesting of this seaweed for fertilizer and other uses as over collecting can be harmful to the ocean environment. Sustainability is encouraged.