Seaweeds nei
| Scientific name | Sargassum spp. |
|---|---|
| Family | Algae |
| FAO code | SWX |
General characteristics of the species
Seaweed, brownish green in color. It essentially inhabits the interdital and subtidal zone. Algae like Asparagopsis spp; Gelidium spinosum; or Cystoseira abies-marina Halopteris scoparia are other species sold.
| Other information | |
|---|---|
| Main fishing gear | Manual collection. |
| Main ways of presenting the product | Fresh or dry. Packed in polyethylene boxes or other suitable material. |