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Sea Lettuce

Ulva lactuca

Family: Ulvaceae

📍 Worldwide — intertidal and subtidal zones

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Bright green, tissue-thin sheets of macroalgae familiar on coastlines worldwide. Fast-growing nutrient exporter and a relished food for tangs, urchins, and rabbitfish. Tolerates a very wide temperature and salinity range. Can become weedy if not harvested — keep export-focused.

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flow
moderate
note
excellent herbivore food; harvest frequently to export nutrients
role
beneficial — food and nutrient export
lightLevel
medium to high

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Natural Habitat Temperature

72°66°59°JFMAMJJASOND

59°F 72°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Jul high)

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