Excerpt from The Art & Science of Seaweed Foraging by Christopher Ludgate in the Eat Well section of Wander Magazine’s new Quiet Luxury Issue.
Also available online here.
“Along oceanic shores and rocky seascapes exists an integral part of the planet’s vast marine ecosystem. Here in this intercoastal environment, numerous species of this hearty algae family thrive in systematically formed symbiotic relationships. Packed with a wealth of valuable nutrients, seaweed provides a crucial food source for all kinds of co-existing microbiology, including seabirds. And, for many foraging cultures around the globe, seaweeds are a cherished commodity for both gastronomy and wellbeing.
“Learning a bit about the art and science of seaweed foraging was a hands-on immersion. One morning, while at Cambria’s cozy beachfront White Water Lodge along the California coast, a buddy and I rolled up our chinos, slid into some water shoes, and met aquaculture expert Spencer Marley, Founder of Marley Family Seaweeds. Marley also has a partnership with Highway One’s Coastal Stewardship, which engages in sustainable travel initiatives. An experience beyond just getting our feet wet, our foraging experience culminated in firing up some of the best seaweed ramen we’d ever had, right there in the intercoastal habitat.”
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