In any case, if a part of it becomes detached, it will continue to grow. The growth of the sea lettuce can be massive and create large colonies floating on the water. Apparently, the sea lettuce thrives in areas where the pollution level is high. The sea lettuce is strong and can tolerate toxic waste. Most sea lettuce prefer to grow where the region is loaded with sewage runoff. The sea lettuce can be found all year round but its biggest bloom happens during the summer.
When that happens, the sea lettuce covers most surface of the ocean. This will prevent sunlight from penetrating through the water. The eelgrass will find it difficult to carry out photosynthesis. Learn more about the different Types of Ocean Vegetation.
This next fact about the sea lettuce is related to oxygen. Dissolved oxygen in the ocean is important. Marine organisms, such as fish, need oxygen for respiration. However, fungi and bacteria do need oxygen as well. When sea lettuce dies in the ocean, the bacteria takes up the oxygen to decompose it. Depending on the amount of decomposing sea lettuce, most of the oxygen could be taken away.
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Soft heads are easily damaged while fairly firm heads have a higher respiration rate. Firm heads have maximal storage-life, while hard and extra-hard heads are more prone to develop russet spotting, pink rib and other physiological disorders.
Head lettuce is graded by size and firmness, while leafy types are graded by size. Lettuces, as with other leafy vegetables, must be kept clean and free of soil and mud. A strong bitter taste and toughness develops if harvest is delayed or if over-mature, and then the product becomes unmarketable. Because lettuce is very fragile, it should be handled as little as possible.
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