DSC_7140 Red seaweed or karengo (Pyropia cinnamomia) is regarded as a taonga (treasure) by Maori. It can be sun-dried, stored and eaten throughout the year and has a protein content of 35-50% of its dry weight. It is traditionally harvested in late winter when it covered coastal rocks in great abundance. Long Beach *
DSC_4390 Red seaweed or karengo (Pyropia cinnamomia) exposed on rock at low tide in winter. Long Beach *
DSC_4384 Red seaweed or karengo (Pyropia cinnamomia) exposed on sand-covered rock at low tide in winter. Long Beach
