[Germany] In a recent study, scientists of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have determined the molecular mechanisms which microalgae apply Continue reading In times of great famine, microalgae digest themselves
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Annual algae bloom at Qingdao
[China] An algae-covered beach in Qingdao in eastern China’s Shandong province. Continue reading Annual algae bloom at Qingdao
Gov. Rick Scott adds Lee to emergency declaration after massive algal blooms on East Coast
[USA] Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday added Lee County to a declared state of emergency regarding water conditions in the Lake Okeechobee system. Continue reading Gov. Rick Scott adds Lee to emergency declaration after massive algal blooms on East Coast
Pacific seaweed farmers to benefit from seaweed training
[Fiji, Indonesia] With its pristine ecosystem and abundance of marine clear water, Fiji has a competitive advantage for seaweed farming. Continue reading Pacific seaweed farmers to benefit from seaweed training
Is Maine’s seaweed industry facing a ‘Gold Rush’?
[USA] Maine’s seaweed industry is going through some growing pains. Continue reading Is Maine’s seaweed industry facing a ‘Gold Rush’?
CDC launches national reporting system, information website for harmful algal blooms
[USA] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched the first national reporting system for harmful algal blooms. Continue reading CDC launches national reporting system, information website for harmful algal blooms
A short video introducing seaweed farming industry in Norway
[Norway] This is a short video introducing brown seaweed farming on the west coast of Norway. The brown algae are used for food purposes. Continue reading A short video introducing seaweed farming industry in Norway
Volkswagen showcases algae biogas-powered vehicle at green project in Spain
[Germany] German carmaker Volkswagen has showcased its algae biogas-powered vehicle at a biogas project based in El Torno Chiclana, Continue reading Volkswagen showcases algae biogas-powered vehicle at green project in Spain
Suffolk County launches new seaweed cultivation project
[USA] Attention all sea lovers! State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele recently passed legislation that authorizes Suffolk County Continue reading Suffolk County launches new seaweed cultivation project
Seaweed makes waves in Greece
[Greece] Most people don’t think of seaweed as a valuable resource. However, a newly found Greek company, Continue reading Seaweed makes waves in Greece