The Surprising Secret Behind the Color of Seaweed Exposed

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I bet you didn’t know THIS about seaweed! 🌊

In this video, Dr. Michael Gonsior, a tenured associate professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, talks about an interesting compound he found in seaweed.

According to Dr. Michael Gonsior, seaweed contains a compound called flouro tenin, which gives the marine plant its tea-like color, which allows the seaweeds to create that deep colored forest effect in the ocean reminiscent of deep forests inland. 🌲

Want to learn more about Dr. Gonsior and his research? Click https://www.umces.edu/michael-gonsior now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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