Slip Gut and the heat

[pequa1]

Just wondering if this heat wave will get rid of the slip gut that had multiplied of late.

 

[Chevy1]

I have a feeling the heat is the cause

 

[pequa1]

Maybe, but it had gotten worse before the heat wave. Going to try tomorrow if the rains hold off and if dragging a buck through the slip gut is worse, than I will know as this is one heck of a heat wave.

 

[PropellerJohnII]

Just wondering if this heat wave will get rid of the slip gut that had multiplied of late.

Hope so. Not much fun

 

[pequa1]

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The actual scientific name for the slip gut or mermaid’s hair seaweed is Ulva intestinalis snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1.

This species is a common, bright green, tubular seaweed found on UK coasts and in many other coastal habitats worldwide. Its long, inflated fronds can trap air bubbles, giving them a “mermaid’s hair” or “gutweed” appearance snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. It grows up to about 40 cm long and is often seen in rock pools, sand, mud, and even on shells snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Key facts:

• Common names: Mermaid’s hair, gutweed, sea lettuce (in some contexts) snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1.
• Scientific name: Ulva intestinalis snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1.
• Habitat: Intertidal zones, rock pools, sand, mud, and sometimes brackish or enriched waters snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1.
• Edibility: Not ideal raw due to sand content, but can be dried, deep-fried, or used in salads and seafood dishes Galloway Wild Foods.
• Ecological role: Provides shelter for marine life and can turn water green when releasing spores snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.

So, if you’re looking for the formal name, it’s Ulva intestinalis — the slip gut or mermaid’s hair seaweed.

 

[Snapprhead27]

I thought the heat makes it go away. Hence the reason it's around early in season in colder temps

 

[pequa1]

I thought the heat makes it go away. Hence the reason it's around early in season in colder temps

That is what i thought Hope we are both right