[Global] This dreary “gray all day” damp weather we have had for the last few weeks is too much like a British mystery movie for me. I long Continue reading Lorraine Kiefer: Introduction to lichens, algae and moss
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Safer Seafood: IAEA develops tools to help fight toxic algal toxins
[Cuba] When tiny marine organisms grow uncontrolled, forming what is called a harmful algal bloom, their toxins can make people Continue reading Safer Seafood: IAEA develops tools to help fight toxic algal toxins
Increasing factory and auto emissions disrupt natural cycle in East China Sea
[China, USA] China’s rapid ascent to global economic superpower is taking a toll on some of its ancient ways. For millennia, people have Continue reading Increasing factory and auto emissions disrupt natural cycle in East China Sea
Noord-Holland province sees gold in growing seaweed
[Netherlands] Noord-Holland province is investing €300,000 into research about the economic opportunities seaweed can offer the Continue reading Noord-Holland province sees gold in growing seaweed
Interactions between microalgae prove to be crucial in red tides
[Spain] Researchers from the Department of toxic microalgae at the IEO’s Vigo Oceanographic Centre determined that competition Continue reading Interactions between microalgae prove to be crucial in red tides
Tiny creatures form massive, bright ring around antarctica
[Global] Dense algae populations in the Great Calcite Belt could cause carbon dioxide release from the ocean into the atmosphere. Continue reading Tiny creatures form massive, bright ring around antarctica
The International Society for Applied Phycology organizes its 6th Congress in Nantes Western France
[Global] The 6th congress of the International Society for Applied Phycology will be taking place from 18 to 23 June 2017 in Nantes, Continue reading The International Society for Applied Phycology organizes its 6th Congress in Nantes Western France
2017 Algae Biomass Summit call for abstracts
[USA] The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting abstracts for speaking and poster opportunities at the 2017 Algae Biomass Continue reading 2017 Algae Biomass Summit call for abstracts
Answer to one community’s toxic algae is economic distress for another
[USA] Rochelle Neumann held back tears up as she told a Senate committee how her family rebuilt their paddle board company in Continue reading Answer to one community’s toxic algae is economic distress for another
Algae technology helps treat wastewater
[USA] The system uses vertical conveyor belts that revolve in continual loop, cycling through wastewater and air as multiple layers Continue reading Algae technology helps treat wastewater