In New Hampshire, Chondrus crispus formed its most extensive populations on rocky outcrops and boulders along the open coast in the shallow subtidal zone, at depths of three to five metres.
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In New Hampshire, Chondrus crispus formed its most extensive populations on rocky outcrops and boulders along the open coast in the shallow subtidal zone, at depths of three to five metres.
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Chondrus crispus is widely distributed on rocky shores on all British and Irish coasts.
Evidence: SRC-DSC-E7029DA2D8Statement code:
In NAKTASHIF worlds:Marine and coastal habitats
Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261107T123445737 · last approved 7 November 2026
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Chondrus crispus is harvested commercially together with Mastocarpus stellatus under the name carrageen for use in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Irish moss has been used in Ireland since the early nineteenth century as a folk remedy for respiratory ailments.
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