COLUMBUS, Ohio – While the Ohio Senate plans to move quickly on legislation to combat toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie, a key House member is in no rush to act on the issue. Continue reading Statehouse action on algal bloom solutions could take time, Ohio lawmaker says
Monthly Archives: January 2015
What Is Spirulina?: Health Benefits Of The Superfood Algae That Smells Pretty Potent
Spirulina has been knocking around on planet Earth for more years than you can shake a stick at.
The microscopic equatorial algae used to make up part of the Aztec and Kanem diet thousands of years ago. Nowadays, Continue reading What Is Spirulina?: Health Benefits Of The Superfood Algae That Smells Pretty Potent
Algae Biomass Organization Kicks Off Planning for 2015 Algae Biomass Summit
WASHINGTON D.C. (January 28, 2015) The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, announced that the ninth annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place September 30 – October 2 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Washington Wardman Park. The ABO is Continue reading Algae Biomass Organization Kicks Off Planning for 2015 Algae Biomass Summit
A different look at Sargassum seaweed
[USA] Beach-goers may be familiar with Sargassum, as the brown seaweed with the small berries that washes up along the shore that they like to pop between their fingers. Continue reading A different look at Sargassum seaweed
Researchers produce two bio-fuels from a single algae
A common algae commercially grown to make fish food holds promise as a source for both biodiesel and jet fuel, according to a new study published in the journal Energy & Fuels.
The researchers, led by Greg O’Neil of Western Washington University and Continue reading Researchers produce two bio-fuels from a single algae
Seagriculture IV – Normandy
The fourth edition of Seagriculture will be held in Normandy, France. After 3 editions in the Netherlands, the conference will go abroad and has found a good location in Cherbourg where site visits can be included. Good connection from UK and by train from Paris. Continue reading Seagriculture IV – Normandy
Kendra Vaculin: Making Seaweed Salad at Home Is Easier Than You Think
For those nights when you get home hungry, stressed, and impatient, Hangry is here to help. Each week, Kendra Vaculin will share quick, exciting meals to rescue anyone who might be anxiously eyeing a box of minute rice. Continue reading Kendra Vaculin: Making Seaweed Salad at Home Is Easier Than You Think
Revolutionizing Omega-3: When a Galilee kibbutz met Startup Nation
For almost a decade Plasan Sasa had been one of Israel’s most successful companies and a standout of the country’s kibbutz industries. The company made custom-made armor for vehicles used by United States forces in Continue reading Revolutionizing Omega-3: When a Galilee kibbutz met Startup Nation
Sapphire Energy names senior VP of product management
San Diego-based Sapphire Energy Inc., a producer of renewable solutions from algae, announced that Dr. Jim Astwood has joined the company as senior vice president of product management.
Astwood will lead several of Sapphire’s Continue reading Sapphire Energy names senior VP of product management
Triton Algae Innovations Ltd. Scientist Awarded $150,000 Grant
San Diego, California (PRWEB) January 28, 2015 – The National Science Foundation award to Dr. Miller Tran is for “Production of an affordable synthetic colostrum replacer in edible green algae.” Colostrum is the first milk of newborn mammals and contains Continue reading Triton Algae Innovations Ltd. Scientist Awarded $150,000 Grant