每次我告訴旅人們來到塔斯旅遊，多呼吸一點新鮮空氣。因為這裡有再多錢也買不到的自由空氣！這些空氣的製造者大多是來自於海洋的海草。
澳洲的海草對人類來說真的很重要，我們懂的善用周邊環境並加以保護～海草提供給大海和人類氧氣高於70%，這也是為什麼塔斯擁有全澳洲最新鮮的空氣。
這多樣話的海草森林帶給我們氧氣以外，同時也是很多幼苗魚的故鄉。我們在潛水的時候發現很多的魚蛋和幼小的魚種像是澳洲鮭、鲹科魚種、中卷、鯊魚、鸚哥魚等等，這些都有機會在海草中找尋到～ 更特殊的是塔斯的海域裡常常會發現很大隻的Seadragon-海龍。尤其是Weedy Seadragon在這個海草豐富的海域裡比較常見，可惜我們都沒親眼見過。
有機會我帶你們一起親眼目睹塔斯海底的風光～尋找鮑魚和龍蝦的同時，也不忘謝謝我們的海藻海帶朋友們給我們最新鮮的空氣。
你們關心的是到底可不可以吃呢？！
答案是：可以
海菜 Sea Lettuce
塔斯海帶 Tasmanian Wakame
黃金海帶 Golden Kelp（特殊品種）
塔斯海域各種海帶都不能補撈，只能撿海邊漂流上岸的。而且有重量限制，每人每日最多100公斤。(這夠多了吧)
另外一個重要消息是，塔斯的大海草森林由於這幾年來海洋溫度上升和種種的因素導致近而全數消失。近來科學家利用科技的幫助找尋出生存下來海草的抗熱基因，重新複製了一批新生命海帶。在科學家們細心照料下，他們日漸茁壯、成長。現在已經有很多成功復育的跡象，並希望在未來能夠給後代一窺海草森林的樣貌。
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The Giant Kelp Forests
Every time I tell travelers who come to Tasmania to take in as much fresh air as possible because here, there is fresh air that money can’t buy! Much of this air is produced by seagrass from the ocean.
Seagrass in Australia is incredibly important for humans, as we know how to wisely use and protect our surroundings. Seagrass provides over 70% of the oxygen in the ocean and to humans, which is one reason why Tasmania has the freshest air in all of Australia.
This diverse seagrass forest not only supplies us with oxygen, but it is also home to many young fish. While diving, we often find fish eggs and young species like Australian salmon, trevally, squid, sharks, parrotfish, and more, all of which can be spotted among the seagrass. One unique aspect of Tasmania’s waters is the frequent sighting of large seadragons. In particular, the Weedy Seadragon is more commonly seen in these seagrass-rich waters, although we haven’t yet been lucky enough to see one up close.
If you get the chance, I’ll take you to witness the beauty of Tasmania’s underwater world. As we search for abalone and lobster, we must also thank our seaweed friends for providing us with such fresh air.
Are you wondering if these plants are edible?
The answer is: Yes!
- Sea Lettuce
- Tasmanian Wakame
- Golden Kelp (a rare variety)
However, harvesting seaweed in Tasmanian waters is restricted; only seaweed washed up onshore can be collected, and there is a weight limit of 100 kilograms per person per day. (That should be plenty!)
Another important update: in recent years, the entire Tasmanian seagrass forest has been wiped out due to rising ocean temperatures and other factors. Recently, scientists have been working to find heat-resistant genes in the remaining seagrass and, using technology, have cloned a new generation of seaweed. Under their careful care, these new seaweeds are growing and thriving, showing signs of successful restoration. They hope that in the future, these restored seagrass forests can provide future generations with a glimpse of their original beauty.
