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05/18/2018 / By Janine Acero

Seaweed could save California’s coastline by reducing ocean acidification

Researchers from the California State University (CSU) found that marine vegetation could play a significant role in minimizing ocean acidification (OA), a phenomenon wherein the ocean waters become too acidic due to higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Ocean acidification is a chemical reaction brought about by a significant reduction of pH levels in ocean […]

12/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Microalgae and seaweed farming: The answer to sustainable food and waste management for fish farms?

Fisheries and marine aquaculture have long been an important aspect of Norway’s economy — one that the country plans on expanding in the coming decades. To attain that goal, more feed is required to nourish the nation’s farmed fish. Microalgae already constitute an important component of fish feed, but some scientists believe that these microorganisms […]

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