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Rows of nori nets strung between poles across a calm bay at dawn, golden mist over the water and forested headlands behind

How Nori Is Grown: Inside the World's Most Valuable Seaweed Crop

From oyster-shell hatcheries to graded sheets at auction: the full nori production system — conchocelis biology, net seasons, freezing and processing.

Naomi Reyes · September 26, 2026

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Growing Kombu: Lessons from Japanese Aquaculture

Kombu farming is a century-old Japanese craft: forced cultivation, floating rafts, staggered harvests and sun-drying discipline, explained for growers.

Naomi Reyes · September 25, 2026

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