Seaweed on the Seashore

Sometimes seaweed gets a bad rap! It can be slippery, slimy, and even smelly! But algae is awesome! It is able to thrive along the dynamic rocky shore and is a crucial part of the intertidal ecosystem. Seaweed grows all along the New Hampshire coast, providing food and hiding spots for many rocky shore animals.

In this video, SSC Naturalist Daryn challenges you to find three different species of seaweeds, however, NH beaches are currently closed due to the coronavirus. Please check town and state regulations before heading to the beach.