[Global] For the first time, scientists have documented the prevalence of two biotoxins in Alaska’s marine mammal population above the Arctic Circle. Continue reading Scientists find prevalence of algal toxins in the Arctic
Daily Archives: February 11, 2016
‘Panning for Green Gold: developing the algal bio-economy.’
[EU] A fascinating new documentary from the team at EnAlgae has been released on YouTube and tells the story of four years of work into the potential of algae for the bio-economy. Continue reading ‘Panning for Green Gold: developing the algal bio-economy.’
Coralline algae weakened by ocean acidification
[Global] The pH levels in the world’s oceans are lowering–becoming more acidic–as a result of the high concentrations of carbon dioxide pumped into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels. Continue reading Coralline algae weakened by ocean acidification
NREL boosts algae fuel yields through improved process
[USA] The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has managed to extract more fuel from algae biomass through a new biorefinery process. Continue reading NREL boosts algae fuel yields through improved process