The 7th annual California Seaweed Festival begins Wednesday throughout the Monterey Peninsula, celebrating marine plants with a variety of activities and presentations.
The festival brings together marine plant experts from around the world and will include film screenings, workshops, tours, and more.
Organizers said the event is not just focused on hard science, with presentations planned on mermaids, underwater robots, and using seaweed to make art.
The main day of the festival is Saturday at Custom House Plaza, where a stage will be set up for live music performances.
See when the events will take place and what you need to know about each day here.