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.
Photo Credit: Simon Marlow/EyeEm/Getty Images. Seaweed isn't used to describe a certain species-it's a common name for a variety of types of plants and plant-like creatures, from tiny phytoplankton to enormous giant kelp. Some seaweeds are true, flowering plants (an example of these are seagrasses).Seaweed' is a general term used to describe plants and algae that grow in waterways such as the ocean, and rivers, lakes and streams. In this slideshow, you can learn basic facts about seaweed, including how it is classified, what it looks like, where it is found and why it is useful. 1 of 8 Show All.