Join us for this episode about seaweed and marine plants! It turns out that there is more to seaweed than the stinky mess covered with flies that we see on the beach. Here, we dive into the different types of algae, how they reproduce and why they are important! Later, we talk about giant kelp forests on the West Coast of the US, and what factors affect their health. While marine plants aren't seaweed, they're important too. Learn about what people are doing to restore seagrass beds on the East Coast. Don't miss the interview with Brandon O'Brien, where we discuss his doctoral work with an invasive algae in the Gulf of Maine (59min, 41s).