Ripley, Tennessee. Ripley is a city in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. The population was 7,844 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County. The current mayor is Maurice Gaines.
Each type of seaweed is rich in its own unique set of nutrients: 1  Nori seaweed has the highest amount of protein compared to the other types. 2  Wakame has the highest amount of calcium. 3  Sea Lettuce is very high in iron. 4  Hijiki is high in calcium and fiber.
Importance of Seagrass. Seagrasses are a vital part of the marine ecosystem. This article describes some of the most important reasons. Food: While some organisms, including the endangered Florida manatee and green sea turtle, graze directly on seagrass leaves, others use seagrasses indirectly to provide nutrients.etritus from bacterial decomposition of dead seagrass plants provides food for worms, sea cucumbers, crabs, and filter feeders such as anemones and ascidians. Further decomposition releases nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus), which, when dissolved in water, are re-absorbed by seagrasses and phytoplankton.