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Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition

As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture's ubiquitous mozuku is under threat.

Okinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition

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As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture's ubiquitous mozuku is under threat.

Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture's ubiquitous mozuku is under threat. Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

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As sea temperatures rise, the prefecture's ubiquitous mozuku is under threat. Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

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Scientists believe they are close to a breakthrough to protect the staple.

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