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• ABO Collaborates With Seaweed Hub to Help Advance Seaweed Aquaculture Industry March 29, 2021

  The Algae Biomass Organization is excited to welcome Seaweed Hub as our newest membership collaboration. Seaweed Hub is a science based, non-advocate resource for the domestic seaweed and seaweed aquaculture industry. They will be a critical resource for those working to build the future of macroalgae business, research and regulations. “ABO is a mission-driven network […]

• Transitioning to a sustainable bioeconomy with algae biofuels and biomaterials – Policy Directions for 2021 and Beyond March 11, 2021

  To boost a recovering economy and ensure a clean energy future, an immediate critical need and unique opportunity exists for a just transition from fossil-based energy and products towards a sustainable bioeconomy in a safe and equitable manner. Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) reductions are foundational to such sustainable development while enhancing US energy security and […]

• Call for Abstracts: 2021 Algae Biomass Summit March 2, 2021

  First Priority Deadline: March 31, 2021 The 2021 Algae Biomass Summit is now accepting speaker and poster abstracts for the world’s largest algae conference, to be held virtually September 28-October 27, 2021. This is your chance to share research, technology or commercial developments with the algae industry’s leaders, investors, business development executives and policymakers. Innovations […]

• Welcome Algix, ABO’s Newest Bronze-Level Member February 24, 2021

  This month ABO welcomes Algix, a leading innovator in algae-based plastics and foams and harvesting technologies. Algix has joined ABO as a bronze-level member. Algix is well-known for being behind the algae-based BLOOM line of sustainable materials used to make everything from shoes, backpacks, and other items. Founded in 2010, Algix has experienced remarkable growth […]

• 2022 Census of Agriculture – Algae Production February 22, 2021

  Every five years the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) surveys all farmers and ranchers for production, sales, labor, land use and other information to inform national and state programs that benefit U.S. agriculture. Your voice as algae producers matters – be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Participation in the Census shows Congress, state […]

• Save the Date: 2021 Algae Biomass Summit February 16, 2021

  A virtual learning and collaboration event Main Stage Conference: September 28-30 Breakout Sessions, Tours and More: October 1-27 Join the global algae collaboration. The Algae Biomass Organization is pleased to announce that the 2021 Algae Biomass Summit will once again be a virtual conference, to be held September 28-October 27, 2021. This event will take […]

• IRS Issues Final Rule on 45Q Tax Credit for Carbon Capture January 27, 2021

  This month the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued the final rules about the section 45Q tax credit that can incentivize projects that capture and sequester carbon dioxide. ABO has been an advocate for the credit, and the new rule may open the door for algae production projects to apply. “These final regulations […]

• New Federal Funding for Algae in 2021 Will Advance Science and Technology Commercialization January 27, 2021

  Federal support for advanced algae R&D is on a solid foundation for 2021 with the recent passage of an omnibus appropriations bill that was included in last year’s COVID-19 relief legislation. These funds extend a long-standing tradition of supporting advanced algae technology development at the federal level, and were approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress. […]

• Algaculture Online Training Course: 24-26 February 2021 January 26, 2021

  From the Scottish Association of Marine Science, The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa invite applications to their online 2.5 day course on Algaculture. This course is open to students, technicians, early career researchers, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts. Short lectures from SAMS experts will cover: Taxonomy Nutrition Photosynthesis Legal Issues Algae in Biotechnology: Opportunities […]

• Looking Back on 2020, Algae Thrived. December 21, 2020

  The year 2020 will go down in history as one of historic turbulence. We share in the heartbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges for businesses large and small. Through it all, however, the community of the Algae Biomass Organization did find ways to keep up the momentum in scientific advances, commercial milestones, and […]