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Hawaii Embraces the Cultural Role of Seaweed by Declaring 2022 the “Year of the Limu”

by Carrie CoxBlog March 1, 2022November 2, 2022Comments are Disabled

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

by Carrie CoxBlog March 1, 2022Comments are Disabled

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 …

ABO Workshop: Algae in Aquafeed – Opportunities, Barriers and Challenges on March 5, 2022

by Carrie CoxBlog January 28, 2022March 17, 2022Comments are Disabled

Update: We have posted the video of this workshop here. The Algae Biomass Organization will be hosting a virtual and in-person workshop on March 5, 2022 in San Diego to explore how macroalgae (seaweeds) and microalgae can improve sustainability and productivity in the world’s aquaculture industries. Global aquaculture production of finfish and shrimp is growing …

The Next Big Step for Algae and Sustainable Aviation Fuels

by Carrie CoxBlog January 28, 2022January 31, 2022Comments are Disabled

Among the dozens of policy innovations that Congress must consider in climate change legislation is a tool that could help trigger the next stage in decarbonizing one of the most significant industries in the world: aviation. The provision is a tax credit that would give producers of sustainable aviation fuels, known as SAFs, a level …

More Microalgae and Seaweed Recipes for the Holiday Season

by Carrie CoxBlog December 29, 2021December 30, 2021Comments are Disabled

We are right in the middle of the holiday season and you may be looking for new inspiration in the kitchen. There are no better ingredients to make your meals healthier and more exciting than microalgae and seaweeds! At ABO we’ve gathered more than a few algae recipes that can help you add these superfoods …