[India] Prof. Ermias Kebreab recently showed that feeding seaweed as a dietary supplement to the cows dramatically reduced their Continue reading How India’s cows can save the earth – by feeding on seaweed
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
Expensive species of edible seaweed discovered along east coast of India
[India] A team of Indian marine biologists has identified and discovered an expensive species of edible seaweed, known as Continue reading Expensive species of edible seaweed discovered along east coast of India
Potential of seaweed as a protein source in dairy rations
[Denmark, Norway] Three red (Mastocarpus stellatus, Palmaria palmata, and Porphyra sp.), four brown (Alaria esculenta, Laminaria Continue reading Potential of seaweed as a protein source in dairy rations
Why a rock-hard pink seaweed is known as a ‘hotspot of biodiversity’
[Canada] Think of something that’s pink and that’s as hard as a rock. No, it’s not Double Bubble, or any other kind of hard gum. Continue reading Why a rock-hard pink seaweed is known as a ‘hotspot of biodiversity’
Seaweed could be the answer for cheap, sustainable livestock feed, researcher says
[Canada] Seaweed could become a staple in the diet of Canadian livestock after researchers discovered it’s a sustainable and viable Continue reading Seaweed could be the answer for cheap, sustainable livestock feed, researcher says
UC Davis researchers study ways to reduce methane in cow belches
[USA, Australia] The biggest question in the fight against global warming may not be whether humans can wean themselves off fossil Continue reading UC Davis researchers study ways to reduce methane in cow belches
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
Scientists uncover the secret behind shimmering seaweed
[UK] At low tide, the brown seaweed filling tide pools along the coasts of Cornwall and Devon counties in the United Kingdom does Continue reading Scientists uncover the secret behind shimmering seaweed
Algae potential to cut antibiotics
[France] French researchers have been exploring the potential of algae for boosting the immune systems of animals and reducing the Continue reading Algae potential to cut antibiotics
Sky is helping a startup test its seaweed packaging materials
[UK] Sky has committed £25m to launch an investment vehicle to support businesses and ideas working to reduce plastic dumped into Continue reading Sky is helping a startup test its seaweed packaging materials