- Seaweed Cultivation - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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 ocean
- Edible Seaweed – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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 Some varieties provide as much protein as meat, eggs, dairy, and soy As global demand for food increases, here are some of the colorful and nutrient-rich varieties you might find on your plate
- Harnessing the ocean to power transportation
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 development, and WHOI researchers are at the forefront of this exciting new venture The idea is to transition the primary source of biofuels from land-based crops to fast-growing kelp—that is, to shift the energy sector from
- How do you solve a problem like Sargassum?
Tons of rotting seaweed on beaches can have widespread economic consequences, deterring tourists and inflicting on local communities the cost of ongoing cleanup and disposal Also concerning are the related cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory problems
- Pressing and drying seaweed - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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 room, in the sun, or in a warm oven These dried seaweeds can later be re-submersed in salt water to be studied
- 2025 will likely be a ‘major’ seaweed year, experts say
Press Room WHOI In the News 2025 will likely be a ‘major’ seaweed year, experts say 2025 will likely be a ‘major’ seaweed year, experts say January 14, 2025 South Florida Sun Sentinel Media Relations Office
- Seeding the future - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
To address one of the kelp industry’s biggest bottlenecks, a research team led by WHOI research associate David Bailey and WHOI engineers Robin Littlefield and Ben Weiss collaborated with WHOI’s Lindell Lab to develop an automated underwater seaweed seed-string deployment device
- Vol. 60, No. 1, Summer 2025 - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Beach Closures How do you solve a problem like Sargassum? An important yet prolific seaweed with massive blooms worries scientists
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