ERIKA LAU

There are over 650 species of seaweed found on the British shoreline – many of which are edible and contain high concentrations of micronutrients, polysaccharides, and bioactive compounds.

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Here, foragers demonstrate sustainable hand-harvesting practices, which involve selective cutting to preserve holdfasts and ensure natural regrowth rates, thereby maintaining the ecological structure of local algal communities.

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This series is part of a broader documentary collaboration with the Cornish Seaweed Company.