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. …

Aug 5, 2025 · 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 …

Most people mistake bryozoans for seaweed--and it's no wonder. These tiny animals often colonize by branching out into shapes that look more like spaghetti than living animals. …

Note: To make chocolate seaweed pudding, melt a square and a half of unsweetened chocolate, add a half cup of sugar and a third of a cup of boiling water, and stir until smooth. Add this to …

Aug 5, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Learn how seaweed aquaculture has the potential to play a major role in creating climate-friendly food systems for a growing population and to produce new types of carbon-neutral animal …

Take a look at the work of WHOI’s Scott Lindell, a research specialist in aquaculture technology, leading a research project to develop seaweed strains for commercial uses.

This tiny but ubiquitous zooplankton plays a superpowered role in the marine ecosystem, competing with Antarctic krill for the title of “most animal biomass on earth.”

Beach Closures How do you solve a problem like Sargassum? An important yet prolific seaweed with massive blooms worries scientists