On March 15, ABO’s efforts to build a robust foundation for algae and seaweed technology research in the United States scored another win as President Biden signed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2022. Several federal agencies support research and development for algae in all 50 states, […]
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Submit an Abstract to the Algae Biomass Summit
This Friday, April 15, 2022 is the last day to submit abstracts for the virtual 2022 Algae Biomass Summit and also receive priority scoring by the event’s review committee. Join hundreds of attendees this October 3-28 to share milestones, make new connections, and plan for the future of the microalgae and seaweed industries. Abstracts for […]
Watch ABO’s Workshop: Algae in Aquafeed – Opportunities, Barriers and Challenges
On March 5, 2022 ABO hosted a virtual and in-person workshop in San Diego to explore how the world’s aquaculture industries can use macroalgae (seaweeds) and microalgae to improve sustainability and productivity. More than 60 people from all over the world participated, and great progress was made to identify the potentials and challenges for algae […]
Hawaii Embraces the Cultural Role of Seaweed by Declaring 2022 the “Year of the Limu”
Last month Hawaii’s Governor David Ige signed a proclamation declaring 2022 the Year of the Limu, a culmination of efforts by native advocates and organizations that seek to bring to light the enormous cultural importance that seaweeds can play. Limu is a Polynesian term for edible plants that come from the sea, such as seaweed […]
Algae in Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Algae is often considered a harmful consequence of polluted water, but new technologies are finding ways to harness the power of algae to provide solutions to water quality challenges around the world. Algae-based water treatment takes advantage of the ability of algae to grow quickly and absorb pollutants under carefully controlled conditions. The approach is […]