Seaweed Near Branford, CT (IMAGE) University of Connecticut Caption Branford photo shows seaweed collected by reaching down to the bottom and pulling up the rake. The branching red seaweed and the amount collected in just one pass indicate a large amount of nutrients are fertilizing the growth of seaweed in this bay. Credit Jamie Vaudrey, UConn, 2016 Usage Restrictions The credit must appear with the image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.