• almost1337@lemmy.zip
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    3 days ago

    By the time it hits the beaches it is decomposing, and while it’s in the sea it’s a useful habitat for a lot of marine life.

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      3 days ago

      The authors seemed to think it was having negative effects near shore too. But I suppose it might be worth researching.

      That said even if it’s true there seems to be no shortage so harvesting it shortly before it washes up seems harmless enough.