[USA] A recent story in the Village Soup sounded the alarm on the clear-cutting of seaweed in Muscongus Bay. A local resident claimed Continue reading Responsibly harvesting seaweed is good for ocean and crops
Category Archives: Environment
Algae play an important role in our environment. Learn more about the role of algae and how algae could be utilized to solve environmental issues.
Snow algae thrive in high-elevation ice spires, an unlikely oasis for life
[Global] High in the Andes Mountains, dagger-shaped ice spires house thriving microbial communities, offering an oasis for life in Continue reading Snow algae thrive in high-elevation ice spires, an unlikely oasis for life
Seaweed and sea slugs rely on toxic bacteria to defend against predators
[USA, Global] Plants, animals and even microbes that live on coral reefs have evolved a rich variety of defense strategies to protect Continue reading Seaweed and sea slugs rely on toxic bacteria to defend against predators
Graham JC Underwood: Disappearing sea ice is changing the whole ecosystem of the Arctic
[Canada, Global] I drafted this while looking north over the frozen Lincoln Sea, at the northernmost tip of Ellesmere Island in Canada. Continue reading Graham JC Underwood: Disappearing sea ice is changing the whole ecosystem of the Arctic
Algae curtains turn buildings into carbon eating forests
[UK] They’re called biocurtains, and for one small firm they lie somewhere between environmental engineering and art. Continue reading Algae curtains turn buildings into carbon eating forests
Scientists unlock genetic mystery: Why corals reject life-saving algae
[USA] Algae can help corals adapt to warming seas but scientists have discovered they have relationship issues. It’s complicated. Continue reading Scientists unlock genetic mystery: Why corals reject life-saving algae
Coal mining has turned Meghalaya’s rivers acidic. Can humble algae revive them?
[India] In February, the public water supply schemes in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya’s coal mining hub, were tested for acid content. The Continue reading Coal mining has turned Meghalaya’s rivers acidic. Can humble algae revive them?
Using algae to turn CO2 to our many advantages
[Canada] Pond Technologies is a Canadian cleantech company using nature’s filters to combat climate change, while also providing a Continue reading Using algae to turn CO2 to our many advantages
NMSU environmental engineers examine new method for wastewater treatment, reuse
[USA] A team of New Mexico State University graduate students and Environmental Engineering professors Nirmala Khandan and Continue reading NMSU environmental engineers examine new method for wastewater treatment, reuse
Researchers remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae
[USA] A common species of freshwater green algae is capable of removing certain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from Continue reading Researchers remove harmful hormones from Las Vegas wastewater using green algae