A giant clone of bladderwrack seaweed, potentially the world's largest clone, has been identified in the Baltic Sea. This clone, spanning over 500 km, was previously mistaken for a separate species.

Giant clone of seaweed in the Baltic Sea Date: March 4, 2025 Source: University of Gothenburg Summary: Researchers have discovered that what was previously thought to be a unique seaweed species ...

The clone of bladderwrack in the Baltic Sea was long assumed to be a separate species, which was called narrow seaweed. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that what was ...

Researchers previously believed that a small, bushy seaweed in the Baltic Sea belonged to a species called narrow wrack. New research reveals they’re actually individuals within a giant seaweed ...

Pacific Kelp Co. is working with two university researchers to study the benefits of their kelp extract as fertilizer. If it ...

Seaweed aquaculture is an emerging global industry estimated to be worth over $14 billion dollars US in 2019. “Seaweed is an ...

There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate.View on euronews ...

There are still hurdles to overcome, but growing the seaweed industry in a state known for lobster could be a win for local ...

Uncertain future for clones Seaweed clones face an uncertain future as the Baltic Sea is affected by climate change. Without constant sexual reproduction, there are few genetic changes and ...

Katy is Managing Editor at IFLScience where she oversees editorial content from News articles to Features, and even occasionally writes some. There’s a giant clone hidden underneath the waves of ...

"He so big and giant!" he says as he reeling in his catch. Lil dude is just a wee one, but he sounds like a 60 year old with ...