Can you eat seaweed straight from the ocean? A guide to safe foraging
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7 min read
Surprisingly, most marine seaweed species are not inherently toxic, but eating seaweed straight from the ocean is a practice that requires extreme caution due to potential contaminants. Factors like water pollution, heavy metals, and the presence of harmful microorganisms make direct consumption risky without proper processing. This guide will help you understand the risks and how to prepare wild seaweed safely.
