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Viruses may help phytoplankton make clouds — by tearing the algae apart August 17, 2018
[Global] When tiny sea algae get sick, they may sneeze the seeds of clouds. Phytoplankton (Emiliania huxleyi) infected with a virus shed the small calcium carbonate plates that make up their shells much more quickly than healthy phytoplankton. Kicked up by thrashing waves into sea spray, those calcium bits may ultimately become part of the […]
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National Geographic: Hawaii enlists urchins to help corals resist algae invasion August 16, 2018
[USA] In the 1970s, a researcher at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology plopped some new, non-Hawaiian species of algae into the waters of Kāne’ohe Bay, on Oahu. He thought the new species might be hardy, fast growers good for aquaculture businesses. But it quickly became apparent that they were far too successful: They spread […]
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Phenometrics welcomes a new member to the board of directors August 13, 2018
[USA] Phenometrics Inc., the leader in benchtop photobioreactors, is proud to announce a new distinguished member, Mark R. Edwards PhD, MBA, to its board of directors. Mark R. Edwards, is Professor Emeritus after 39 years at Arizona State University. He advises global companies on strategy for food, energy, and technology, by providing structure, metrics and […]
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Why is Florida experiencing its most toxic algae bloom in a decade? August 11, 2018
[USA] Between October and April of every year, a “red tide” emerges along the southwest Florida coast. Red tides have occurred as far back as the 1500s, when Spanish explorers recorded periodic incidences of fish kills and fumes that caused respiratory irritation. And, they are different from the oxygen-depleted “dead zones” that form in the […]
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Could algal food-derived astaxanthin protect against sun exposure? August 7, 2018
[USA] Research by FujiFilm’s research team in Japan has found that chemical compound astaxanthin can help in reducing UV damage and protect skin from sun exposure. Over the 10 week study, placebo-controlled study two groups of volunteers received either 4mg of algal food-derived astaxanthin or an inert placebo, using Haematococcus pluvialis cultivated and produced by […]
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Deadly red tide phenomena kills wave of animals in Florida – DANGER to humans warning August 5, 2018
[USA] A blanket of toxic red seaweed, dubbed ‘Red Tide’, has washed ashore on Florida’s southwest coast and brought with it lots of dead fish and a nasty stench. The ongoing toxic algae bloom is considered to be the longest red tide outbreak for the Gulf of Mexico in over a decade, and officials say […]
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NEUÚ targets skin care niche July 30, 2018
[UK] Susan Keating’s new company has developed science-backed, seaweed-based skincare products for men, writes Trish Dromey. Launching on the market with a range of seaweed-based skincare products, Limerick start-up NEUÚ Seaweed Skincare has begun by targeting the now rapidly expanding male skincare market. “It’s a less crowded space than the female skincare market and has […]
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Chromat made a fully edible seaweed bikini July 27, 2018
[USA] Sustainability within fashion is thankfully becoming more of a priority for designers, and innovative bodywear line Chromat is imagining the possibilities. During Miami Swim Week, Chromat designer Becca McCharen-Tran and Creative Director of Food and Culture at The Standard hotels Angela Dimayuga combined their wheelhouses of knowledge to create what could become the future of swimwear: […]
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European Union allows expanded microalgae oil use as novel food July 26, 2018
[EU] The European Commission (EC) has extended the use of microalgae oil after BASF, Nutraveris and Mara Renewables notified the Commission of their intention to market the oil as a novel food. View full article at: European Union allows expanded microalgae oil use as novel food Contact Algae World News for algae industry advertising and […]
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Solar-powered slugs hide wild secrets—But they’re vanishing July 24, 2018
[USA] The photosynthetic sea slug, which lives off the U.S. East Coast, is becoming almost too rare to research. Life has certain rules and patterns. Plants, with their incredible ability to harness the sun’s energy, don’t go roaming around. They don’t need to. But animals, lacking the wondrous power of photosynthesis, do. They trot, slither, […]
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