Monthly Archives: September 2014
Breizh algae tour attracts 500
he third edition of the Breizh Algae Tour was held in Nantes, France, in mid-September, under the title “Algae and Nutrition: a new approach to health.” During a morning of scientific presentations attended by more than 500 people, the impact of algae on our Continue reading Breizh algae tour attracts 500
KU students grow algae for biofuel, cleaner water
KU’s “Feedstock to Tailpipe Initiative” is working on a project that starts with algae. Researchers are demonstrating how community wastewater operations can add a large-scale, algae-growing facility that will not only return cleaner air and water back to nature, but also Continue reading KU students grow algae for biofuel, cleaner water
20 Great Lakes Mayors Ask State and Federal Governments to Step Up On Algae
Twenty mayors from Great Lakes cities in both the United States and Canada met in Chicago this week to discuss how to ensure their residents will have safe water to drink. The summit was convened following a toxic algae bloom that shut down drinking water for more Continue reading 20 Great Lakes Mayors Ask State and Federal Governments to Step Up On Algae
Seaweed floods Colombian beach
Locals and tourists were shocked when seaweed washed ashore the coastline of Colombia’s San Andres island, flooding the area’s majestic beaches. Although seaweed is common on the island, residents said it rarely grows to this Continue reading Seaweed floods Colombian beach
Seaweed harvesters reap rich rewards from exotic export
[UK] For hundreds of years, people on the west coast of Ireland used seaweed as a medicine, a food and a fertiliser. In the modern era, Continue reading Seaweed harvesters reap rich rewards from exotic export
Algae industry growing, transforming
Back in 2009, San Diego played host to the Algae Biomass Summit, a unique gathering of entrepreneurs, scientists and investors looking for ways to transform a then-obscure technology — algae cultivation — into a dynamic industry of the future. Continue reading Algae industry growing, transforming
World Stands By As Algae and Dead Zones Ruin Water
Decades of research and billions of dollars spent to understand the causes of toxic algae blooms and oxygen-starved aquatic dead zones around the world have produced more scientific knowledge but achieved few results to solve two of the most dangerous threats Continue reading World Stands By As Algae and Dead Zones Ruin Water
Sick Sea Lions Could Help Researchers Find New Drugs for Humans, Wildlife
Harmful algal blooms occur when certain types of algae grow out of control and release toxic substances that damage fish, shellfish, birds, marine mammals and humans. In California, sea lions are the most commonly affected and the problem, scientists say, is getting worse. Continue reading Sick Sea Lions Could Help Researchers Find New Drugs for Humans, Wildlife
Algae reeks havoc on Hartwell Lake
Add dead fish to the Anderson Regional Joint Water System’s list of long-running problems with foul-tasting, smelly Hartwell Lake water.
The manager of the water system and researchers insist the latest treatment should end the months, some say Continue reading Algae reeks havoc on Hartwell Lake