Seaweed has many beautiful qualities! Yet, like many things we misunderstand, it is often feared and avoided. This fun and wide-ranging book helps families, teachers, scientists, and indeed anyone to explore the wonderful seaweed ecosystems of our beaches and oceans. Share the delights of stunning photos from Australia and around the world on your fabulous seaweed treasure hunt! This beautiful book was created by Nancy Merridew with a crew of contributors - Holly Baird, Gustaaf Hallegraeff, Gerald Kraft, Jeremy Pickett-Heaps, David Unwin, Richard Wetherbee, and Peter Yates. This edition has been designed to share freely (download a free electronic version at the book's website - www.seaweedpirates.com) or as a gift idea as a book printed by Ingram Spark.