[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 →

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 →

[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? →

[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 →

[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 →

[Global]While drought decimates land grown crops, sea vegetation thrives despite growing offshore from drought stricken locations. Continue reading Commercial opportunities from oceanic vegetation →

[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 →

[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 →

[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 →