How do you solve a problem like Sargassum?
Tons of rotting seaweed on beaches can have widespread economic consequences, deterring tourists and inflicting on local communities the cost of ongoing cleanup and disposal. Also
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Harnessing the ocean to power transportation
In the not-so-distant future, seaweed might provide biofuel to power planes, trucks, cars, and ships. The technology to harness the power of seaweeds is very much in development, and
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WHOI advancing a seaweed solution to develop new kelp strains
A leader in ocean science, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is embarking on a study of how new seaweed strains could further enhance the burgeoning seaweed industry and
Edible Seaweed – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Humans have eaten seaweed for centuries—pickled, dried, and raw—adding a deep savory flavor known as umami. When farmed, seaweed improves water quality and absorbs excess carbon. Some
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Seaweed Cultivation
When seaweed removes carbon dioxide from seawater, it alters the balance of carbon dioxide between water and air, causing the gas to move from the atmosphere into the ocean.
Pressing and drying seaweed
To dry seaweed, simply arrange it on anything from trays to cookie sheets to screens. You can also dry large kelp by hanging them over railings or on laundry lines. Place them in a warm room, in the sun,