[France] The French government is preparing a plan to deal with a new invasion of stinky seaweed that is covering the beaches of some Continue reading France vows to tackle noxious seaweed disaster in Caribbean
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Zanzibar, Indonesia agree on strong ties
[Indonesia, Zanzibar] Zanzibar and Indonesia have underscored the need to further strengthen their cooperation in key areas of Continue reading Zanzibar, Indonesia agree on strong ties
NOAA awards $1.7M for harmful algal bloom research to protect public health from toxins in shellfish
[USA] NOAA has announced nine research grants will go to organizations around the country seeking to better understand and Continue reading NOAA awards $1.7M for harmful algal bloom research to protect public health from toxins in shellfish
Another growing threat to Hawaii’s coral reefs: Invasive algae
[USA] Several years ago, the state stopped the infestation of leather mudweed by pulling up 3 million pounds of the algae. Now it’s back. Continue reading Another growing threat to Hawaii’s coral reefs: Invasive algae
Seaweed harvesting helps tourism and makes money in Seychelles
[Australia, Seychelles] An innovative, new factory is today nearing completion on Praslin. This project is the brainchild of Benjamin Port Louis who Continue reading Seaweed harvesting helps tourism and makes money in Seychelles
Eco-Tourism offers hope for coral reef conservation efforts
[Australia] Just last week here in Storrs, we enjoyed an unprecedented stretch of beautiful weather. With temperatures Continue reading Eco-Tourism offers hope for coral reef conservation efforts
Answer to one community’s toxic algae is economic distress for another
[USA] Rochelle Neumann held back tears up as she told a Senate committee how her family rebuilt their paddle board company in Continue reading Answer to one community’s toxic algae is economic distress for another
Algae production started on Bonaire
[Netherlands] Wageningen University & Research (UR) in the Netherlands is building a small-scale algae pilot on the isle of Bonaire. Continue reading Algae production started on Bonaire
Buchanan to seek funding for red tide research
[USA] U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said Thursday he would urge congressional leaders to include money to combat red tide as part of Continue reading Buchanan to seek funding for red tide research
Mystery disease in warming ocean halts Zanzibar seaweed plan
[Tanzania] Zanzibar, one of the world’s largest producers of seaweed, is unable to increase production of the sushi covering Continue reading Mystery disease in warming ocean halts Zanzibar seaweed plan