[Denmark, Global] You should be getting more seaweed in your diet. That’s the takeaway from a new scientific article published in the journal Phycologia, Continue reading Your obsession with seaweed snacks is really, really good for your health
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Seaweed shortage prompts Thermofisher to suspend sale of two lab agar
[USA] Thermofisher Scientific has stopped selling two agars used in pharmaceutical industry control labs, citing a worldwide shortage of the seaweed used to make them. Continue reading Seaweed shortage prompts Thermofisher to suspend sale of two lab agar
‘Rock snot’ could signal trouble in Lake Superior, scientist says
[Canada] A research scientist with Environment Canada says the recent appearance of so-called “rock snot” in the St. Marys River could point to a problem in Lake Superior. Continue reading ‘Rock snot’ could signal trouble in Lake Superior, scientist says
Seaweed farms to heal Earth’s oceans and climate
[USA] Thimble Island Oyster Co. owner Bren Smith utilized an entire ocean column to grow kelp, oysters, clams and scallops in a concept that he calls 3D ocean farming. Continue reading Seaweed farms to heal Earth’s oceans and climate
Why you should include algae oil in your daily meal
[Global] Algae are most likely among the most valuable living organisms. Along with the reality that algae are responsible in absorbing nearly all the carbon dioxide, Continue reading Why you should include algae oil in your daily meal
Macroalgae study documents its food value
[Canada, Denmark] In a study just published in Phycologia, alga researchers compiled existing data from the scientific literature with respect to Continue reading Macroalgae study documents its food value
Increases in certain algae could impact carbon cycle
[Global] Two new studies report dramatic changes in phytoplankton abundance and nature, changes that have important implications for storing excess carbon. Continue reading Increases in certain algae could impact carbon cycle
Seaweed-stealing miscreants may get reprieve from N.H. Legislature
[USA] People in New Hampshire who collect seaweed beneath the light of stars are in fact breaking the law. Continue reading Seaweed-stealing miscreants may get reprieve from N.H. Legislature
Public opinion on algae biofuel – Algae World News December 2015 Algae Biofuel Poll
[Global] When will commercial-scale algae biofuel become reality? What type of algae biofuel will be the first to appear in the market? Take a look at our public opinion now. Continue reading Public opinion on algae biofuel – Algae World News December 2015 Algae Biofuel Poll
Turning nuisance Sargasum into profit
[Sierra Leone] His creative genius in transforming seaweed-which seems to be like an environmental catastrophe – into profit has Continue reading Turning nuisance Sargasum into profit