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An appetite for algae: investing in a sustainable future February 15, 2019
[UK] Commercial-scale algae cultivation company, Firglas has recently received a £1.5 million investment, providing 50% of the company’s goal to raise £3 million of equity under EIS, to build two facilities and start commercial-scale algae production. Firglas has already accomplished several years of trialling and operating microalgae facilities, developing a highly efficient production system to […]
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Green gas? Montana State performs algae biofuel research February 14, 2019
[USA] Montana State University is taking part in research that would turn algae into biofuel. The Department of Energy has invested in a three million dollar grant which will fund a collaboration project between Montana State, the University of Toledo, and the University of North Carolina. Researchers discovered algae in an Eastern Washington Lake and […]
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EABA Haematococcus Workshop chaired by Sammy Boussiba February 14, 2019
[EU] The European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) aims to promote a strong link between science, technology and business in the algae biomass sector. Haematococcus production for astaxanthin is the most valuable microalgae business activity. It is very relevant to bring together the main stakeholders for knowledge exchange and collaboration. The workshop has a compact format […]
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Beauticians explained how useful algae mask February 10, 2019
[Global] What is alginate mask, what benefits and contraindications it has how to properly make and apply at home? Alginate mask: benefit cosmetics Alginate mask has long been loved by fashionistas and beauties for its unparalleled health properties. It is considered one of the most effective cosmetic care products for skin. Alginate mask for the […]
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Are microbes to blame for the loss of underwater seaweed forests? February 9, 2019
[Global] Dense aggregations of tall, brown seaweeds are commonly found along temperate coastlines. These underwater kelp forests thrive in cool, nutrient-rich waters and are often teeming with life because their large, tree-like bodies form nooks and crannies for a wide variety of sea creatures to hide in. However, as the oceans warm, nutrients become harder to come by […]
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Climate-driven changes in plankton will intensify the blue and green regions of the world’s oceans February 4, 2019
[Global] Global warming is changing the colour of the sea making it more blue or green, scientists warn. Climate-driven changes in phytoplankton communities, also known as algae, will intensify the blue and green regions of the world’s oceans It will visibly alter the shade of half of oceans by the end of the century, researchers […]
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You can now buy salmon made from algae in London February 4, 2019
[UK, France] Vegan salmon made from algae is now available in GreenBay, London’s first plant-based supermarket. The fish-free fish is made by French brand Odontella. Called the “Veggie Marine Salmon,” the product is said to have a tender and soft texture that cooks and tastes like the real thing. Like traditional salmon, it’s also rich […]
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National Geographic: Algae-eating shark surprises scientists February 3, 2019
[Global] Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea, though as filter feeders, they don’t have the same bloodthirsty reputation as their kin. Still, they are sharks, so it’s long been believed these gentle giants rely almost exclusively on animal protein. That’s not what an intriguing new study published this month in the journal […]
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Meet Saint Lucia’s first indigenous biotech company February 2, 2019
[Saint Lucia] What can a small-island fertilizer brand teach the world about zero-waste, food security, climate resilience and economic development? Just ask 25-year old Saint Lucian entrepreneur, Johanan Dujon, the founder and managing director of Algas Organics. Algas Organics’ flagship product, Algas Total Plant Tonic, is a sargassum seaweed-based fertilizer that began retailing in 2015. […]
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Mexican hotel to be built from bricks made with sargassum February 2, 2019
[Mexico] After a successful trial construction of a home last year, there are plans in one region of Mexico to use the sargassum washing ashore as the building material in the development of a hotel. According to the Riviera Maya News, businessman Omar Vazquez Sanchez originally shared the idea with lawmakers in regions impacted by […]
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