Slip Gut and the heat

I have a feeling the heat is the cause

Maybe, but it had gotten worse <u>before</u> 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.

> **pequa1, post: 348110, member: 58 wrote:**
> Just wondering if this heat wave will get rid of the slip gut that had multiplied of late.

Hope so. Not much fun:eek:(n)

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The actual scientific name for the slip gut or mermaid’s hair seaweed is **Ulva intestinalis** [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=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 [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1'). It grows up to about 40 cm long and is often seen in rock pools, sand, mud, and even on shells [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1').

**Key facts:**

- **Common names:** Mermaid’s hair, gutweed, sea lettuce (in some contexts) [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1').
- **Scientific name:** *Ulva intestinalis* [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1').
- **Habitat:** Intertidal zones, rock pools, sand, mud, and sometimes brackish or enriched waters [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk+1]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1').
- **Edibility:** Not ideal raw due to sand content, but can be dried, deep-fried, or used in salads and seafood dishes [[IMG alt="Galloway Wild Foods"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=gallowaywildfoods.comGalloway Wild Foods]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=5c73b4c61bef909ba9357603238b5f27208d105729c6ff95d7f876b3818e136aJmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9nYWxsb3dheXdpbGRmb29kcy5jb20vZ3V0d2VlZC1pZGVudGlmaWNhdGlvbi1lZGliaWxpdHktZGlzdHJpYnV0aW9uLw&ntb=1').
- **Ecological role:** Provides shelter for marine life and can turn water green when releasing spores [[IMG alt="snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk"]https://services.bingapis.com/favicon?url=snorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uksnorkel.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk]('https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1b1af21ec6bf0a31082bb1bd4209720f7b9be581c8fc7478a9940b0031cff7a1JmltdHM9MTc4MzEyMzIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=20362a3f-0b66-6f93-0f44-3db60a356e5b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zbm9ya2VsLnNjb3R0aXNod2lsZGxpZmV0cnVzdC5vcmcudWsvc3BlY2llcy9tZXJtYWlkcy1oYWlyLWd1dHdlZWQv&ntb=1').

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

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

> **Snapprhead27, post: 348234, member: 1443 wrote:**
> 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

It should start to die off

was less today but still prevalent