[USA] “Thirteen point two.” One scientist calls out the measurement; another jots it down in her data sheet. It’s hot and Continue reading Growing a better seaweed to fuel the future
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
[Chile, UK] We all know that among the many environmental problems our planet faces, one of them is entirely fixable. Nearly everything Continue reading Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
The race is on to cultivate a seaweed that slashes greenhouse emission from cows, other livestock
[Global] Those concerned with climate change may soon feel less compunction about biting into a cheeseburger. Continue reading The race is on to cultivate a seaweed that slashes greenhouse emission from cows, other livestock
Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
[USA]Bobbing on a boat above the Great Gun Shellfish Co. farm in Moriches Bay, owner Paul McCormick tucked a slice of freshly Continue reading Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
Seaweed could be an unlikely but important source of antibiotics
[Portugal] Scientists have discovered that dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds found in some types of seaweed could be Continue reading Seaweed could be an unlikely but important source of antibiotics
Feeding farm animals seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
[Global] Demand for food is increasing rapidly – the global population is expected to reach 11.2 billion by 2100. To keep up with Continue reading Feeding farm animals seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
[Mexico] A Mexican inventor has developed recyclable organic sports shoes made from old plastic bottles – with added seaweed, Continue reading Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
[Germany] Scientists experimenting on farmed algae show they can deliberately trigger seaweeds’ chemical defenses. Continue reading Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
Mariculture in India essential as seaweeds available in abundance
[India] About 37 percent of our land is agricultural land, out of which 11 percent is used for crops. As the world’s population increases to Continue reading Mariculture in India essential as seaweeds available in abundance
Researchers delve into unexamined world of Alaska seaweed
[USA] Growing up near the beach, Brian Ulaski often overlooked wrack, the seaweed that washes up on coastlines Continue reading Researchers delve into unexamined world of Alaska seaweed