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Rockweed can be sustainably harvested and provide a solid income in parts of the state where economic opportunity is much needed, the Calais Republican writes.
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Rockweed, which is used as a thickening agent in food, cosmetics and paint, has been increasingly sought after. In 2021 in Maine, 15.1 million pounds of rockweed were landed, with a value of $965,481, up from 20 years ago, when 4.7 million pounds brought in $84,000.