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These giant crabs could help protect coral reefs in the Caribbean

January 6, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In addition to climate change-induced bleaching, Caribbean coral reefs are also plighted by seaweed overgrowth, which covers up the corals, shading them from light and preventing young corals from growing. As scientists are looking for ways to save these lush ecosystems, a team … [Read more...] about These giant crabs could help protect coral reefs in the Caribbean

Researchers say the sustainable food of the future lies under the sea

October 8, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Last week we shared a story about how more Germans are moving to a vegetarian or flexitarian diet. Cutting meat out of our diets means replacing this protein and fatty acid source with a nutritional alternative, but what are the most sustainable alternatives available? This is … [Read more...] about Researchers say the sustainable food of the future lies under the sea

Scientists invent process to turn waste seaweed into biofuel

May 14, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

When we allow substances such as agricultural fertilizer runoff to enter the seas, there are very real consequences. One of those consequences is that Sargassum seaweed is growing out of control in many areas, washing up on beaches in huge amounts. Utilizing a new technique, that … [Read more...] about Scientists invent process to turn waste seaweed into biofuel

Snack startup makes carbon-negative kelp jerky and pasta

January 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Amidst the growing awareness about our planet’s climate crisis, there is now a burgeoning need for more sustainable food resources. In recent years, seaweed has been quite a catch for health-conscious consumers, in turn, making kelp, brown macroalgae, one of the more in-demand … [Read more...] about Snack startup makes carbon-negative kelp jerky and pasta

How seaweed forests can be a massive tool against climate collapse

September 3, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

The Optimist Daily has long been a proponent of seaweed as a food source to help feed the world’s growing population, and because of its tremendous health benefits.  It also has the potential to serve as a powerful tool to fight against climate collapse. A recent study … [Read more...] about How seaweed forests can be a massive tool against climate collapse

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