[USA] Bren Smith used to hustle oysters on the streets of Brooklyn, New York. After two hurricanes in a row wiped out his crop, the Continue reading Are underwater farms the future of food production?
Monthly Archives: May 2017
100 per cent natural fruit and seaweed combination
[Portugal] Coimbra University students produce combined fruit and algae – a 100% natural combination of the two. Arbutus, wild forest Continue reading 100 per cent natural fruit and seaweed combination
Drinking seaweed is not weird anymore
[USA] When Josh Rogers was growing up in Auburn, he snacked on dulse, a type of seaweed, the way other kids ate potato chips. “It was Continue reading Drinking seaweed is not weird anymore
Japan to show prized ‘marimo’ algae overseas for the 1st time
[Japan, Taiwan] Japan’s rare ball-shaped “marimo” freshwater algae, a designated special natural monument, will be shown overseas for Continue reading Japan to show prized ‘marimo’ algae overseas for the 1st time
Superfood focus: Add algae to your diet and sea the difference
[Global] Don’t be put off by the “weed” component of the word seaweed – consuming seawater plants is actually a very sensible and Continue reading Superfood focus: Add algae to your diet and sea the difference
“Green” shoes made from algae
[USA] Back in 2015, we heard about how bioplastics firm Algix and clean tech company Effekt were collaborating to make eco-friendly Continue reading “Green” shoes made from algae
Algaia and AIDP announce partnership, strengthening position in North American market
[Global] Algaia, S.A., and AIDP, Inc. have announced their entry into a distribution partnership to market Algaia’s alginates and other Continue reading Algaia and AIDP announce partnership, strengthening position in North American market
Retired botany professor shows way on green superfood
[India] A 77-year-old retired botany professor visits Burthal village, 35km from Jaipur, on Sundays to monitor women working at a pond Continue reading Retired botany professor shows way on green superfood
Algae can do pretty much anything
[USA] It would certainly be quicker to list what algae can’t do than what it can. The latest breakthrough by three American universities Continue reading Algae can do pretty much anything
Ohio State University study links toxic algae blooms, fatal liver disease
[USA] People living in areas with significant blue-green algae blooms, including the Treasure Coast, are more likely to die from Continue reading Ohio State University study links toxic algae blooms, fatal liver disease