Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Earth.com
Context: Researchers discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region.
About Sea Lettuce:
Belonging to the genus Ulva, sea lettuce is a prominent species of green macroalgae, scattered widely across the vast Baltic Sea region, stretching from the Atlantic waters to the Bay of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea.
Significance:
- Owing to its rapid growth and easy reproduction, sea lettuce has piqued the interest of the growing aquaculture industry.
- Research is ongoing both in Sweden and abroad for utilizing sea lettuce in the food industry and for different biochemical applications.
