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More protein and good for the planet: 9 reasons we should be eating microalgae April 2, 2020
[Global] As the climate warms, the land we use for growing energy-intensive crops such as wheat and corn is becoming less productive. We need to find ways to feed the earth’s growing population that isn’t so burdensome on the environment. One potential solution is to cultivate microalgae – microscopic aquatic organisms that are packed with […]
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An introduction to algae, the latest superfood April 1, 2020
[Global] It was the icky stuff we avoided in the pond as kids, but these days algae is a trendy food product. Loved by chefs for its versatility and touted by many nutritionists for its health benefits, algae food products are popping up on supermarket shelves, on restaurant menus, and more. Here’s what you need […]
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One-billion-year-old algae fossils discovered by Virginia Tech paleontologists March 23, 2020
[USA] Virginia Tech paleobiologist Dr. Shuhai Xiao and post-doctoral fellow Dr. Qing Tang at the Virginia Tech Department of Geosciences have discovered fossilized one-billion-year-old Proterocladus antiquus, a new species of seaweed described as the “great, great grandmother of all green plants today” by Xiao. To put the fossils into perspective, the dinosaurs inhabited Earth only […]
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Demand for plant-based omega-3 set to soar March 22, 2020
A recent market research report from P&S Intelligence has stated that one of the biggest trends currently being witnessed in the omega-3 market is the growth of veganism and the resultant consumption of plant-based supplements. The report states that in 2019, the global omega-3 market size (containing fish oil) generated revenue of $19.7 billion, and […]
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An introduction to algae, the latest superfood March 21, 2020
[Global] It was the icky stuff we avoided in the pond as kids, but these days algae is a trendy food product. Loved by chefs for its versatility and touted by many nutritionists for its health benefits, algae food products are popping up on supermarket shelves, on restaurant menus, and more. Here’s what you need […]
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Trini in Texas looks to monetise algae March 19, 2020
[Trinidad, USA] Trinidad-born chief executive of Texas algae-producing company, AlgEternal Technologies David Ramjohn, is hoping that Trinidad and Tobago will embrace microalgae, which he feels has great environmental, social and economic benefits for humankind. Describing microalgae as ubiquitous and versatile, Ramjohn said they can contribute enormous value to the Earth’s ecosystems. He says AlgEternal Technologies, […]
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Keeping an eye on algae from the space station March 18, 2020
[USA] Algae might be small, but when they grow out of control, forming harmful algal blooms (HABs), they can cause big problems. Ecosystems and human health can be affected as thick layers of smelly foam form on beaches, toxins potentially enter the food chain, or aquatic oxygen levels become depleted. Detecting HABs can present a […]
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Seaweed: The new ethanol? March 17, 2020
[USA] Is seaweed the next energy frontier on which humans can rely? The Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E) and a program called Macroalgae Research Inspiring Novel Energy Resources (MARINER) are exploring how giant seaweed farms could make biomass for renewable energy. The concept has a long way to go before it’s real, but proponents say […]
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Aqua-Spark invests in Swedish Algae Factory March 17, 2020
[Sweden] Sustainable aquaculture-focused investment fund Aqua-Spark has announced an investment in Gothenburg, Sweden-based Swedish Algae Factory. Founded by Sofie Allert and Angela Wulff in 2016, Swedish Algae Factory uses uses algae to convert effluent water produced by recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) into organic biomass that can be used for fish feed or fertilizer. A resulting […]
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Could our energy come from giant seaweed farms in the Ocean? March 16, 2020
One day in the future, the Pacific Ocean could be home to kilometers of seaweed farms tended by submarine drones and waiting to be turned into fuel. This is the vision of Marine BioEnergy, a start-up backed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E). The U.S. government agency is funding the company, along with a […]
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