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Bull kelp or rimurapa (Durvillaea species)

Bull kelp or rimurapa (Durvillaea species)

Rimurapa is a robust seaweed that grows in exposed coastal areas. The blades float on the surface of the water due to their air-filled, honeycomb structure. For centuries, Māori have used rimurapa for storage, to steam shellfish and even to surf the waves!

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