[Global] Despite the promise algae has shown as a source of food, feed and fertilizers, technology to cultivate this group of relatively Continue reading Algal cultivation blooming as production methods look to unleash its power
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Protect herbivores, preserve coral reefs
[USA] Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego predict that protection of Continue reading Protect herbivores, preserve coral reefs
Andrew Hopkins: Biofuel breakthroughs bring ‘negative emissions’ a step closer
[Global] The use of biofuels helps reduce human greenhouse gas emissions. That’s one reason why some petroleum companies offer Continue reading Andrew Hopkins: Biofuel breakthroughs bring ‘negative emissions’ a step closer
Hopes for expansion in Tasmanian seaweed industry under marine plant plan
[Australia] The marine plant, which is used in food, health products and fertilisers, is a $3 million industry in Tasmania annually with 80 Continue reading Hopes for expansion in Tasmanian seaweed industry under marine plant plan
Imperial researcher develops recyclable surfboard
[UK] A 3D-printed surfboard that is comparably cheaper to make, more durable and more sustainable than most conventional
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How do I choose the best Spirulina tablets?
[Global] Spirulina, or blue green algae, has a number of healthy nutrients, from B vitamins to iron and from vitamin Continue reading How do I choose the best Spirulina tablets?
Aquaculture research group buys Pacific Prawn Fisheries at Ayr
[Australia] Leading aquaculture water bioremediation expert MBD has bought Ayr-based tiger prawn and cobia farmer Pacific Reef
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Scientists test a microalgal technology for wastewater treatment
[Russia] Members of the Faculty of Biology of the Lomonosov Moscow State University have proved that under Nordic conditions, Continue reading Scientists test a microalgal technology for wastewater treatment
Osteoarthritis: Could this algae extract lead to a cure?
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Did tiny algae fell mighty dinosaurs?
[Global] Seventy million years ago, they all came to drink in the rapidly drying river: long-necked sauropods, fierce theropods, Continue reading Did tiny algae fell mighty dinosaurs?