As research into alternative energy has grown, Japan is now looking to replace crude oil. Makoto Watanabe, a phycologist and professor at the University of Tsukuba’s Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, believes algae is the best alternative to algae… Continue reading Japanese scientists investigating algae biofuels
Daily Archives: June 16, 2014
Spirulina platensis may prevent pancreatic cancer
Taking spirulina platensis as a dietary supplement may help prevent pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal malignancies in humans, according to a study recently published in Annals of Hepatology… Continue reading Spirulina platensis may prevent pancreatic cancer
Farming rules to cut algae
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio’s agricultural producers already must be licensed to apply pesticides on their fields. Soon they will have to be certified to put down fertilizers as well… Continue reading Farming rules to cut algae
Blue-green algae poisoning threatens livestock
Several livestock deaths have been attributed to blue-green algae poisoning in North Dakota recently, putting livestock producers and veterinarians on alert.
Cases usually occur in late summer or early fall, when stagnant ponds… Continue reading Blue-green algae poisoning threatens livestock
Drinking water’s bad smell, taste blamed on algae
The unpleasant smell and taste that some Upstate residents are noticing in their water is caused by blue-green algae from Hartwell Lake, officials said Monday… Continue reading Drinking water’s bad smell, taste blamed on algae
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AlgaVia™ Whole Algal Flour delivers unprecedented texture and taste in reduced fat and indulgent formulations. Golden yellow in color and water-dispersible, AlgaVia™ Whole Algal Flour is a new source of healthy-lipids that… Continue reading Redefine healthier and more indulgent products. Explore with us.
Congress approves some funding to clean up Caloosahatchee, stalls other
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Final passage of an $82 million measure aimed at battling toxic algae outbreaks choking off life in the Caloosahatchee River and estuary around Fort Myers was blocked by an unknown Republican senator… Continue reading Congress approves some funding to clean up Caloosahatchee, stalls other
Letter: Suffolk County to Develop a Harmful Algal Bloom Plan
This month, I, along with the Suffolk County Legislature, approved the appropriation of $100,323 from the Suffolk County Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program and Land Stewardship to develop a Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Action Plan and Strategy and perform a Shellfish Aquaculture Monitoring Program Assessment… Continue reading Letter: Suffolk County to Develop a Harmful Algal Bloom Plan
Portman applauds House passage of Algae Bill
[USA] Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) applauded the House passage of his legislation, the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research Continue reading Portman applauds House passage of Algae Bill