[USA] As Florida struggles with ‘red tide’ algae blooms on the west coast and blue-green algae in inland waterways, a federal program Continue reading As Florida struggles with algae blooms, NOAA research program is at risk
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
[Brazil, Netherlands] The first rains after a long period of drought this summer washed so much fertiliser into the surface water, Continue reading Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
How India’s cows can save the earth – by feeding on seaweed
[India] Prof. Ermias Kebreab recently showed that feeding seaweed as a dietary supplement to the cows dramatically reduced their Continue reading How India’s cows can save the earth – by feeding on seaweed
Malaysia taps into RM5bil microalgae market
[Malaysia] Malaysia wants to tap into the US$1.25 billion (RM5 billion) a year global microalgae consumption industry. Continue reading Malaysia taps into RM5bil microalgae market
From algae to tiny spacecraft — the world of wacky investments
[USA] Spotting the next big thing is every investor’s dream, whether that is buying into tomorrow’s trends at the ground level or Continue reading From algae to tiny spacecraft — the world of wacky investments
From cosmetics to ice cream – exploring Kent’s seaweed coastline
[UK] The coastline of Kent stretches for 369 miles. There is more chalk coastline in the county than anywhere else in the country. Continue reading From cosmetics to ice cream – exploring Kent’s seaweed coastline
Third species of algae, fueled by decomposing fish, is found blooming in Southwest Florida waters
[USA] There’s a third type of algae lurking in local waters. The good news is that it’s not toxic. The bad news is that it can impact marine Continue reading Third species of algae, fueled by decomposing fish, is found blooming in Southwest Florida waters
Queensland researchers lead push for new ‘superfood’ seaweed industry
[Australia] USC biologist Dr Nick Paul has studied seaweed for 20 years. He and his university colleagues have been talking to Continue reading Queensland researchers lead push for new ‘superfood’ seaweed industry
Is Spirulina a good source of collagen?
[Global] Many people are now looking for natural sources of collagen so they can reap its benefits and the benefits are many! Continue reading Is Spirulina a good source of collagen?
Obituary notice: Mark Hildebrand, leading algal biofuel scientist
[USA] Mark Hildebrand, a research molecular biologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Continue reading Obituary notice: Mark Hildebrand, leading algal biofuel scientist