seaweed

A study shows that phosphorus-rich water brought to the surface by equatorial upwelling stimulates the growth of cyanobacteria that live on Sargassum. These bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen, providing the algae with additional nutrients and fueling their rapid growth and expansion.

The work could help coastal economies affected by seaweed overgrowth and lay the groundwork for sustainable bioproduct industries in the region.

North Sea Farm 1 in the Netherlands marks a milestone for climate innovation and marine farming.

Designation aims to enable sustainable harvest and industrial use of seaweed affecting Caribbean tourism.

Resurrected microalgae from Baltic Sea sediments help uncover ecological adaptations and climate resilience.

New product targets crop stress resistance and soil health amid growing demand for sustainable farming inputs.

Scientists and officials explore innovative approaches to mitigate the annual sargassum crisis impacting tourism and coastal communities.

Umaro, known for its seaweed-derived protein products, and Sway, which specializes in seaweed-based bioplastics, aim to leverage seaweed’s regenerative properties and minimal resource needs to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.

The initiatives are part of broader conservation strategies, including wetland restoration projects under the H2Ohio initiative, aimed at combating the environmental crisis of algae blooms that threaten marine life, public health, and local tourism.

As the harvesting season peaks, Karelian fishing enterprises have significantly increased their seaweed collection from the White Sea.

Seaweed is rich in minerals, acts as a natural fertilizer, and has been used in this capacity for thousands of years.

Despite challenges, Caribbean entrepreneurs strive to transform sargassum into profitable products, aiming to alleviate the environmental and economic impacts of its abundance.

Barcelona-based Poseidona is seeking to turning a marine threat into a source of dietary protein.

Nachurs Alpine Solutions said its new product line has been created using a ‘one-of-a-kind’ biostimulant derived from seaweed.