[Mexico] Mexico has spent $17 million to remove over a half-million tons of sargassum seaweed from its Caribbean beaches, and the Continue reading Mexico struggling to deal with seaweed invading some of its Caribbean beaches
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Algenist commits to 100% vegan formulations in luxury algae-based cosmetics
[Global] Algenist, the breakthrough brand known for its high-performance algae-based skincare, announces the roll-out of its Continue reading Algenist commits to 100% vegan formulations in luxury algae-based cosmetics
Sea slugs use algae’s bacterial ‘weapons factory’ in three-way symbiotic relationship
[USA] The sea slug Elysia rufescens fights predators by wielding toxic chemicals that it acquires from eating algae. A team has discovered Continue reading Sea slugs use algae’s bacterial ‘weapons factory’ in three-way symbiotic relationship
Algae in cosmetics: Fab or fad?
[UK] The beauty industry’s obsession with algae is rapidly increasing. But is the gloopy stuff you find at the beach, actually that Continue reading Algae in cosmetics: Fab or fad?
Feeding sugars to algae makes them fat
[USA] Algae can make dramatic shifts in their metabolism in response to changes in their environment. Some microscopic green Continue reading Feeding sugars to algae makes them fat
Algae: Here, there, and everywhere
[South Korea] On a clear and cold February morning in 2015, Ruth Kassinger slipped on an insulated down coat and donned knee-high Continue reading Algae: Here, there, and everywhere
Commercial opportunities from oceanic vegetation
[Global]While drought decimates land grown crops, sea vegetation thrives despite growing offshore from drought stricken locations. Continue reading Commercial opportunities from oceanic vegetation
Rare sea lion attack on teenager was because of algae poisoning, scientists suggest
[USA] A teenager in California was attacked by a sea lion last weekm and scientists say the aggressive move from the marine animal was Continue reading Rare sea lion attack on teenager was because of algae poisoning, scientists suggest
IKEA’s Dogless hotdog with Spirulina dressing
[Global] IKEA’s twist on the classic snack shows that healthy and sustainable food need not be bland. Continue reading IKEA’s Dogless hotdog with Spirulina dressing
Growing a better seaweed to fuel the future
[USA] “Thirteen point two.” One scientist calls out the measurement; another jots it down in her data sheet. It’s hot and Continue reading Growing a better seaweed to fuel the future