[USA] Seaweed cultivation in the U.S. is growing quickly, cresting on its promise as a sustainable, low-impact form of aquaculture that Continue reading Red tape slows bloom of seaweed farming’s green revolution
Daily Archives: July 1, 2016
Potential applications of diatoms
[Global] Diatoms are single cell eukaryotic microalgae, which present in nearly every water habitat make them ideal tools for Continue reading Potential applications of diatoms
Bacteria ‘gardeners’ farm algae to harvest when food runs out
[Denmark, USA] They’re possibly the tiniest, most ancient gardeners in the world. A type of marine bacteria tends algae, using pesticides to keep other microbes away. Continue reading Bacteria ‘gardeners’ farm algae to harvest when food runs out
Thick waves of bright green algae wash up on the coast of China
[China] The ocean off the coast of a popular seaside destination in mainland China has been blanketed with green seaweed turning the water from crystal clear to thick and murky. Continue reading Thick waves of bright green algae wash up on the coast of China
Replacing dietary salt with seaweed
[EU, Global] Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient, but one that is often present in surprising quantities in industrially processed foods. Continue reading Replacing dietary salt with seaweed