[Global] Demand for food is increasing rapidly – the global population is expected to reach 11.2 billion by 2100. To keep up with Continue reading Feeding farm animals seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
[Mexico] A Mexican inventor has developed recyclable organic sports shoes made from old plastic bottles – with added seaweed, Continue reading Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
First ever CD release using eco-friendly seaweed packaging for Our Planet soundtrack
[Global, UK] On 5 April, Decca Records/Universal team up with Globe, Netflix and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to release the Continue reading First ever CD release using eco-friendly seaweed packaging for Our Planet soundtrack
Korean dried seaweed, cuttlefish snack available broader across US
[South Korea, USA] South Korean seafood items such as dried seaweed will be available at offline and online stores in the United Continue reading Korean dried seaweed, cuttlefish snack available broader across US
£472,000 for Scarborough seaweed farm
[UK] A Scarborough firm has been awarded £472,000 to establish England’s first commercial seaweed hatchery. Continue reading £472,000 for Scarborough seaweed farm
Your meat will soon come from algae and it will be delicious
[Global] The development of algae protein could be the next big thing for vegan meat, as the number of companies researching the Continue reading Your meat will soon come from algae and it will be delicious
Algal process affords sustainable wastewater treatment and disinfection
[USA] Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) are required to reduce the pollutants in urban wastewaters to statutory levels prior Continue reading Algal process affords sustainable wastewater treatment and disinfection
Scientists develop high-CO2-tolerant super oleaginous microalgae
[China] The rapid elevation of atmospheric carbon dioxide level has led to global warming and ocean acidification. Microalgae, Continue reading Scientists develop high-CO2-tolerant super oleaginous microalgae
Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
[Germany] Scientists experimenting on farmed algae show they can deliberately trigger seaweeds’ chemical defenses. Continue reading Chemical cues prompt farmed seaweeds to protect themselves
Dolphin found dead in Gulf from blue green algae had signs of Alzheimer’s
[USA] Toxic algae blooms could be linked to a brain disease similar to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study published by researchers at Continue reading Dolphin found dead in Gulf from blue green algae had signs of Alzheimer’s