Seaweed is harvested through a variety of methods, primarily involving hand-cutting or gathering of detached seaweed.
Here's a breakdown of the common techniques:
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Hand-Cutting: This method involves physically removing seaweed, either partially or entirely, from where it's growing on the foreshore or seabed. This is done by hand, but tools like scissors, scythes, knives, or rakes can be used to aid in the process. This aims for sustainable harvesting, allowing regrowth.
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Gathering: This refers to collecting seaweed that has already detached from its original growth location and is found loose. This is a simpler method as it doesn't involve cutting or removing live seaweed.
In summary, seaweed harvesting primarily involves either selectively cutting it from where it grows or gathering what has naturally detached.
