Cystoseira abies-marina

What is Cystoseira abies-marina?

Cystoseira abies-marina is a species of brown algae in the genus Cystoseira. It is a large, complex seaweed that can form dense forests in the subtidal zone along rocky coasts in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Cystoseira abies-marina is an important component of Mediterranean coastal ecosystems and provides habitat and food for many species of fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms.

Where does Cystoseira abies-marina grow?

Cystoseira abies-marina is found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, along rocky coasts in the subtidal zone. It can form dense forests and is typically found in areas with strong water currents and high wave energy. Cystoseira abies-marina prefers warm, nutrient-rich waters and is well-adapted to the Mediterranean climate. It can be found from the intertidal zone to depths of up to 40 meters.

What is Cystoseira abies-marina being used for?

Cystoseira abies-marina is used for several purposes. It provides habitat and food for many species of fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms, and is an important component of Mediterranean coastal ecosystems.

Cystoseira abies-marina is edible and used as a food source in some cultures, especially in the Mediterranean region. It is also used in aquaculture as a food source for certain species of shellfish and other marine organisms.

In some cultures, extracts from Cystoseira abies-marina are used in traditional medicine for their health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving skin health.

Typical applications

The macroalga Cystoseira abies-marina belongs to the brown algae and is widespread in the Mediterranean, in the Macaronesian region and on the coast of Africa.

Due to its habitat, Cystoseira abies-marina is well adapted to quite harsh environments and has therefore developed defense mechanisms and substances that are well suited for the production of cosmetics. Among them are substances which are UV resistant, antioxidant and antimicrobial.

The macroalga Cystoseira abies-marina, due to its seasonality, is usually abundantly available from March to July.

This product is available in the form of Cystoseira abies-marina whole dried alga.

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Typical applications in the cosmetics industry:

Cystoseira abies-marina has antimicrobial properties and can be used as a supplement in cosmetic products.

It also acts as an antioxidant and protects the skin from free radicals, respectively, from external influences.

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