[USA] More than $2 million in federal grants has been awarded to a Connecticut program to help create a clearinghouse for seaweed Continue reading Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
[Australia] A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by Australian Continue reading This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria
[Israel] Researchers in Israel have developed a new process to produce a “natural polymer” that is derived from microorganisms Continue reading Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria
Whatever happened to the sensational seaweed that supposedly tastes like bacon?
[USA] Oregon State University created something of a sensation back in 2015 when researchers announced they discovered and Continue reading Whatever happened to the sensational seaweed that supposedly tastes like bacon?
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
Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
[Chile, UK] We all know that among the many environmental problems our planet faces, one of them is entirely fixable. Nearly everything Continue reading Chile-based designer creates alternative to single-use plastic – It’s from the sea
The race is on to cultivate a seaweed that slashes greenhouse emission from cows, other livestock
[Global] Those concerned with climate change may soon feel less compunction about biting into a cheeseburger. Continue reading The race is on to cultivate a seaweed that slashes greenhouse emission from cows, other livestock
Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
[USA]Bobbing on a boat above the Great Gun Shellfish Co. farm in Moriches Bay, owner Paul McCormick tucked a slice of freshly Continue reading Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
Seaweed could be an unlikely but important source of antibiotics
[Portugal] Scientists have discovered that dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds found in some types of seaweed could be Continue reading Seaweed could be an unlikely but important source of antibiotics
Feeding farm animals seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
[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