[Japan] Mozuku is a type of seaweed characterized by its unique viscous texture and the presence of fucoidan, which is gentle to the stomach. Characterized by its thickness and pleasing texture, Continue reading Mozuku – Okinawa's signature seaweed
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Olmix opens 'Breizh Algae School' to practice antibiotic-free agriculture
[France’s ] Animal nutrition company Olmix has inaugurated its school for training new farming practices in producing meat, milk, eggs and plants without antibiotics. Continue reading Olmix opens 'Breizh Algae School' to practice antibiotic-free agriculture
Tausug fisherfolk receive livelihood assistance
[Philippines] The government, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, recently distributed fishing gear and seaweed-farm implements, such as payaos, fishing boats, motor engines, Continue reading Tausug fisherfolk receive livelihood assistance
Five Climate Tipping Points We've Already Seen, and One We're Hoping For
[Global, USA] This week is Climate Week in New York, when President Obama, Pope Francis, and many other world leaders converge to continue hammering out commitments intended to limit Continue reading Five Climate Tipping Points We've Already Seen, and One We're Hoping For
Algae as a source food for livestock
[USA] Friday, in a follow up to Growing Algae From Fracking Wastewater As A Biofuel, the research team at Utah State University (USU) is finding new ways to feed the world as well, they have found that algae is high in protein and in nutrients. Continue reading Algae as a source food for livestock
SWFL-based Algenol strikes fuel deal with China
[China, USA] A local company is taking the world stage and making history by sealing an agreement with China. Continue reading SWFL-based Algenol strikes fuel deal with China
The bacon effect: OSU researchers turn forgotten seaweed into potential billion-dollar enterprise
[USA] It was pitched as a potential miracle of the culinary world: Oregon State University researchers had patented a strain of seaweed that, when fried, tasted like bacon. Continue reading The bacon effect: OSU researchers turn forgotten seaweed into potential billion-dollar enterprise
Large-scale algal cultivation, harvesting and downstream processing
[USA] This workshop will take place the week of November 2-6, 2015 at the Arizona Center for Algae Technology & Innovation (AzCATI) in Mesa, Arizona. Continue reading Large-scale algal cultivation, harvesting and downstream processing
Pope on wrong side of history on climate change
[Canada, Global] “Rather than simply follow the United Nations on climate change, Pope Francis must consider whether U.N. climate policies are doing more harm than good,” said Tom Harris, Continue reading Pope on wrong side of history on climate change
Roundup: Grounding lines, fault lines and algae-filled pits
[USA, Italy, Greenland] “What’s causing this ‘big thaw’? Rignot’s team found that Greenland’s glaciers flowing into the ocean are grounded deeper below sea level than previously measured. Continue reading Roundup: Grounding lines, fault lines and algae-filled pits