Real seaweed in the wild

LifeSpan: 1-10 years

Diet: Seaweeds take up carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater. During photosynthesis, this gas reacts with water to create food for the plants, and oxygen is released as a byproduct

Habitat: seaweed most commonly inhabits rocky shores

Species: 11000

Fun Fact: Seaweed is actually a type of algae not a plant

Fun Fact: Seaweeds don’t have roots… or flowers

Fun Fact: Seaweeds reduce pollution! They absorb excess toxins, like organic chemicals and heavy metals, from the water

Real kelp in the wild

Lifespan: Giant Kelp can live up to 7 years. Otherwise, Kelp lives up to 1 year

Diet: Kelp grows in nutrient rich, clear waters.