[Australia] A new ‘kelp lady’ is continuing a visionary business established 50 years ago to harvest and sell seaweed for its nutritional and health benefits. Continue reading A day’s work for the ‘kelp lady’ is a walk along the beach
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Biotoxins may affect human use of Arctic mammals
[Global,USA] Just the thought of harvested seal or walrus being contaminated with biotoxins is a big concern for Alaska residents who feed them to their families. Continue reading Biotoxins may affect human use of Arctic mammals
Award winning video shows how coral bleaching happens
[USA] Corals are a quirky species—they’re invertebrate animals built out of genetically identical polyps, which collect together into massive underwater reef structures. Continue reading Award winning video shows how coral bleaching happens
Boulder artist brings seaweed trend to plates, spas and restaurants
[UK] Seaweed is expected to be one of the biggest food trends of the year, “set to explode, thanks to its sustainability angle and umami appeal,” according to the Specialty Food Association’s 2016 Trend Forecast. Continue reading Boulder artist brings seaweed trend to plates, spas and restaurants
Green worms create a superorganism that becomes a giant seaweed
[UK] They’ve taken sunbathing on sandy beaches to a whole new level. They also have a curious tendency to collect together in enormous groups, forming a kind of superorganism. Continue reading Green worms create a superorganism that becomes a giant seaweed
Optimizing biofuel production from algae using carbon dioxide emissions
[Mexico, USA] The combustion of fossil fuels drives the world’s energy production, but it also emits carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. Continue reading Optimizing biofuel production from algae using carbon dioxide emissions
Vacancies at Chalmers University of Technology: Postdoctoral position in microalgal biotechnology
[Sweden] The subgroup for algal biotechnology is part of the division of Industrial biotechnology. Continue reading Vacancies at Chalmers University of Technology: Postdoctoral position in microalgal biotechnology
Nature Foundation warns: New Sargasso weed invasion underway
[Caribbean] The St. Maarten Nature Foundation is warning for the potential of large amounts of Sargasso seaweed washing ashore on local beaches. Continue reading Nature Foundation warns: New Sargasso weed invasion underway
Production of an AIDS vaccine in algae
[Germany] Today, plants and microorganisms are heavily used for the production of medicinal products. The production of biopharmaceuticals in plants, Continue reading Production of an AIDS vaccine in algae
Use of ultrasound for cheaper algae harvesting
[EU] Microalgae are produced around the world for use as livestock feed or in functional foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, Continue reading Use of ultrasound for cheaper algae harvesting