Definition & Meaning of "gulfweed"in English

What is "gulfweed"?

Gulfweed, also known as Sargassum, is a type of brown seaweed characterized by its distinctive floating mats in the open ocean. It has a complex branching structure and can provide shelter for a variety of marine species. it serves ecological roles as a habitat, nursery, and feeding ground for many marine organisms. To make use of gulfweed, it can be collected and processed for various purposes, such as organic fertilizers, animal feed, or extraction of bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications.