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Seaweeds on Stamps

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Seaweeds or marine algae are the oldest living organism on earth and are rather wrongly considered as "sea plants". Green, red or brown seaweeds can be found along the seashore to depth of 200 m. They produce 50% of our oxygen through photosynthesis.
ASPARAGOPSIS ARMATA
 
HANDMADE NATURAL SEAWEED ARTWORK

Botanical art and pressing seaweeds were very popular in Victorian days. People used the pressings for decoration in herbarium, books and wall decor. A set of plates grouped together will make an exclusive and beautiful wall hanging display.
A bookmark is a good and functional wedding favor or promotional giveaways that can be appreciated by all.

 NORI, Porphyra umbilicalis

Algae are very much appreciatedin cosmetic or diet purposes. Spa centers combineKELP USED FOR ALGINATE EXTRACT body wrap with thalassotherapy and offer sea-water and seaweed treatments for fatigue, stress, overweight, joint and back pain. We eat them as sea vegetables or use them as condiment in salad and soup. Some recipes are very traditional in the far east but seaweeds "nouvelle cuisine" is greatly in fashion.

 

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SEAWEED PRESSINGS
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