Exploring Sargassum Storage for Biofuel Conversion

Sargassum mats piled up on beaches release hydrogen sulfide as they decompose. The gas smells like rotten eggs; it can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat and have a negative impact on tourism, the primary economic driver in many locations. The mats must then be removed, often by hand, where they go to landfills and […]

Algae-Based Food Goes Global: Scaling Up Marine Aquaculture

While terrestrial agriculture has long provided the backbone of the world’s food production system, a new opinion article makes the case for increased investment in algae-based food and aquaculture systems as a means of meeting nutritional needs while reducing the ecological footprint of food production. https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.300182