[Australia] The world’s largest coral reef system, visible even from outer space, has lost half of its coral in the past two years. The Great Continue reading Half of the great barrier reef has died since 2016
Monthly Archives: April 2018
UK scientists develop a planet-friendly sun cream made from seaweed
[UK] A new kind of sunscreen made from seaweed could be available within two years that is at least as effective as existing lotions, as well Continue reading UK scientists develop a planet-friendly sun cream made from seaweed
Watch this Highland cow eating seaweed on a Scottish beach
[UK] Making the most of the warm weather, this Highland cow took a trip down to Clachtoll beach for some sun, sand and seaweed. Continue reading Watch this Highland cow eating seaweed on a Scottish beach
These 5 products prove that seaweed is the next big thing in skincare
[Global] “You know what I really feel like doing today? Putting seaweed on my face…” said nobody ever. There’s just nothing glam Continue reading These 5 products prove that seaweed is the next big thing in skincare
Algae fossils could help improve food safety testing
[USA] Researchers at Oregon State University and in China have used the fossilized remains of algae to take a key step toward being Continue reading Algae fossils could help improve food safety testing
China’s largest seaweed firm eyes foreign markets after $16m factory acquisition
[China] China’s largest seaweed producer and processor has acquired a processing factory and aims to sell more to Japan, Europe Continue reading China’s largest seaweed firm eyes foreign markets after $16m factory acquisition
Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out
[Iceland, Global] “As a destination brand, Iceland has very strong awareness throughout the world, and a very positive image in consumers’ Continue reading Algalif taps on Iceland’s positive image among consumers to make its astaxanthin stand out
University of Tennessee honors algal blooms expert with Cox Professorship
[USA] Steven Wilhelm, a microbiologist who is developing methods that could help scientists understand and mitigate the effects of Continue reading University of Tennessee honors algal blooms expert with Cox Professorship
Cytoplasmic streaming is involved in the transmission of signals within giant cells in Chara algae
[Russia] Chara algae are ancient plant organisms that are commonly found in freshwater reservoirs and occur, though more rarely, Continue reading Cytoplasmic streaming is involved in the transmission of signals within giant cells in Chara algae
Marine algae in mix for range of designer paint
[UK] Seaweed proved to be the special ingredient when Skye entrepreneur Alasdair Campbell set about researching sustainable Continue reading Marine algae in mix for range of designer paint