Kale of the Sea

Call off the search for the new kale: we’ve found it, and it’s
called kelp! In this episode of Gastropod, we explore the science
behind the new wave of seaweed farms springing up off the New
England coast, and discover seaweed’s starring role in the peopling
of the Americas. The story of seaweed will take us from a medicine
hut in southern Chile to a high-tech seaweed nursery in Stamford,
Connecticut, and from biofuels to beer, as we discover the
surprising history and bright future of marine vegetables. Along
the way, we uncover the role kelp can play in supporting U.S.
fishermen, cleaning up coastal waters, and even helping make salmon
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