Monthly Archives — July 2013
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Australian whale festival to open with talk on seaweed benefits
University of South Queensland professor professor Lindsay Brown will be addressing crowds of eager whale watchers as a part of the festival’s Creating Waves lecture series on August 2. Brown, who specializes in biomedical science, has conducted ample research into the health applications of seaweed. READ MORE »
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Cornwall man to live off seaweed, mussels and other maritime fare to promote Greenpeace
One man from Cornwall in the United Kingdom has committed to living entirely off of the land – or rather, the sea – in a bid to raise money for Greenpeace and promote environmentalism. READ MORE »
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“The Medicine Hunter” explores weight loss benefits of seaweed
Chris Kilham, also known as “The Medicine Hunter,” appeared on FOX News’ “HealthTalk” to discuss how this nutrient-rich sea vegetable can help people interested in losing weight. READ MORE »
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California community holds fourth annual seaweed harvest
As a part of harvest, interested parties had the chance to attend a seaweed harvesting workshop hosted by the non-profit Daily Acts, which focused on tackling wide-sweeping global issues through everyday actions. READ MORE »
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Seaweed industry poised to expand in Connecticut
Seaweed advocates in Connecticut have been appealing to local fishermen in particular who may be interested in expanding the scope of their offerings. READ MORE »
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China’s largest algae bloom put to use in seaweed recipes
One restaurant in the Qingdao region of China is looking to take advantage of an unprecedented algae bloom that has blanketed the region’s coastline with tons upon tons of sea vegetation. READ MORE »
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British Airways to unveil seaweed-flavored popcorn at cinematic event
Seaweed will be featured in the BA’s “Shark Bite Popcorn,” which is to be served during screenings of “Jaws.” READ MORE »
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AT-SEA project seeks to expand seaweed production for use as biofuel
Recently, the regional news outlet HeraldScotland.com reported on the progress of a large-scale seaweed production project currently underway off the Scottish coast. READ MORE »
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Danish architects unveil “Modern Seaweed House”
Now that biofuel entrepreneurs, medical researchers and other innovative minds are beginning to explore new applications of seaweed beyond the culinary realm, it’s only fitting that a Danish architecture firm has revisited its use as a building material. READ MORE »
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Seaweed biofuel may help British Columbia meet green energy goals, study shows
A recent study conducted at the University of Victoria in British Columbia has indicated that seaweed-based fuel may be superior to corn in terms of environmental benefits. READ MORE »