A startup called Marine Biologics is breaking down seaweed into its base components so they can be used for a range of ...

Especially because many of the most well-known aquatic plants including sargassum, kelp, red algae and phytoplankton are all different types of seaweed. In fact, there are more than 12,000 species ...

Seaweed can be a confusing term. According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, there are over 10,000 types of seaweed. (I’m a Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force member, a group of ...

Seaweed is a crop with huge potential, but many of its current applications are comparatively low value. Harvested wild ...

Researchers previously believed that a small, bushy seaweed in the Baltic Sea belonged to a species called narrow wrack. New ...

Sea moss gel is a natural, gel-like substance made from sea moss, a type of red algae. It's rich in nutrients, including iron ...

Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace ...

Kelp is a type of seaweed that is rich in iodine, which is essential for thyroid function. It is also a great source of other minerals and nutrients such as iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Nov. 13, 2024 — The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein sources. Seaweed also contains many other important ...