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New Tool Makes Seaweed a Powerful Climate Fighter
Innovation12h ago

New Tool Makes Seaweed a Powerful Climate Fighter

Ocean Visions just launched a digital platform that could unlock seaweed's potential to capture massive amounts of carbon from our atmosphere. The tool helps scientists and ocean farmers measure exactly how much CO2 seaweed projects remove, making it easier to fight climate change with nature.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Wind Farms Double as Seaweed Gardens in Danish Waters
Innovation3h ago

Wind Farms Double as Seaweed Gardens in Danish Waters

Offshore wind farms in Denmark are proving perfect for growing seaweed at scale, turning ocean energy sites into dual-purpose food producers. After a decade of research, scientists say the technology works and now they just need companies ready to use it.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Seaweed Packaging Set to Replace Plastic by 2035
Planet WinsApr 11

Seaweed Packaging Set to Replace Plastic by 2035

Major retailers are ditching plastic for seaweed packaging over the next decade, creating a $122 billion industry that's good for both business and the planet. Twenty companies worldwide are already turning ocean plants into everything from food wrappers to shipping materials.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Greenland Seaweed Forests Trap Carbon in Deep Ocean
Planet WinsJun 1

Greenland Seaweed Forests Trap Carbon in Deep Ocean

Scientists tracking 8,000 seaweed rafts off Greenland discovered underwater forests transport far more carbon to the deep ocean than previously known. The research reveals a natural climate solution hiding beneath coastal waters worldwide.

Positive News2 min read
Greenland's Seaweed Locks Carbon Deep in the Ocean
Planet WinsJan 26

Greenland's Seaweed Locks Carbon Deep in the Ocean

Scientists just confirmed how seaweed from Greenland's coast travels hundreds of miles offshore and sinks deep into the ocean, locking away carbon for at least a century. This natural climate helper might be storing millions of tons of carbon every year without us even realizing it.

Phys.org3 min read
Florida Seaweed Nuisance Becomes Food Ingredient
SolutionsMay 18

Florida Seaweed Nuisance Becomes Food Ingredient

Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
India's Chefs Turn 800 Varieties of Seaweed Into Fine Dining
Planet WinsMar 31

India's Chefs Turn 800 Varieties of Seaweed Into Fine Dining

Along India's coast, a once-ignored ocean ingredient is transforming into a culinary movement. Local harvesters are now earning seven times more collecting native seaweed for top restaurants.

The Hindu3 min read
Aussie Town Launches Seaweed Festival to Protect Ocean Life
Planet WinsMar 30

Aussie Town Launches Seaweed Festival to Protect Ocean Life

In Port Macdonnell, South Australia, locals have launched a seaweed celebration festival to protect the world's most biodiverse reef system. Artists and citizen scientists are teaming up to monitor the Great Southern Reef through beach walks, art, and research.

ABC Australia2 min read
Indian Fishing Families Add Seaweed Crops for Extra Income
Planet WinsMay 16

Indian Fishing Families Add Seaweed Crops for Extra Income

As fish catches decline along India's coast, fishing families in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are growing seaweed in the ocean for a reliable second income. The underwater crop needs no land or freshwater and grows in just 45 days.

The Better India3 min read
Mumbai Startup Uses AI to Boost Seaweed Farming in India
Planet WinsJan 21

Mumbai Startup Uses AI to Boost Seaweed Farming in India

A Mumbai tech company is helping coastal fishing communities earn more income by using satellite data and AI to find the perfect spots for growing nutrient-rich seaweed. Over 800 fishers have already been trained in this new approach.

YourStory India2 min read
Seaweed Coffee Cups Could Replace 500B Plastic-Lined Cups
InnovationMay 10

Seaweed Coffee Cups Could Replace 500B Plastic-Lined Cups

A London startup just secured $5.4 million to bring fully compostable seaweed-coated coffee cups to market. The innovation could eliminate plastic linings that contaminate drinks and clog landfills.

Good Good Good2 min read
Cows Can Digest Seaweed, Opening New Path for Farmers
SolutionsMay 22

Cows Can Digest Seaweed, Opening New Path for Farmers

Scientists discovered that cows can effectively digest seaweed, offering farmers a climate-resilient feed option as droughts squeeze traditional pastures. The finding could reshape how we feed livestock while reducing pressure on farmland.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
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SolutionsMay 12

Startup Turns 20,000 Tons of Beach Seaweed Into Products

A U.S. company is transforming Mexico's smelly beach problem into usable products, collecting 20,000 tons of invasive seaweed last year. While the sargassum crisis keeps growing, entrepreneurs are racing to scale solutions fast enough to match it.

Mexico News Daily3 min read
Africa Leads Eco-Fashion with Seaweed Leather & Carbon Dye
Planet WinsApr 27

Africa Leads Eco-Fashion with Seaweed Leather & Carbon Dye

Two African innovators from Uganda and Tanzania just made the Top 20 of the world's most prestigious sustainable fashion award with breakthrough materials that could transform the entire industry. Their carbon-capturing dyes and seaweed-based leather prove Africa is becoming the innovation powerhouse the fashion world desperately needs.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Algae Compounds Could Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Health & WellnessFeb 6

Algae Compounds Could Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Scientists in Japan discovered that amino acids in common seaweed and algae can help regulate blood pressure, potentially offering a natural alternative to hypertension medications. The same compounds also show promise for protecting skin from aging.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
SF's Living Seawall Brings Marine Life Back to the Bay
Planet WinsMar 23

SF's Living Seawall Brings Marine Life Back to the Bay

After three years underwater, concrete tiles pulled from San Francisco's waterfront emerged covered in colorful seaweed, oysters, and crabs. The experiment proves a century-old seawall can be rebuilt to support thriving ocean ecosystems while protecting the city from rising seas.

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
Teen Inventors Turn Beach Waste Into Healing Bandages
InnovationMay 20

Teen Inventors Turn Beach Waste Into Healing Bandages

Young scientists across three countries are transforming environmental problems into breakthrough solutions. From biodegradable bandages to seaweed flip-flops, these Earth Prize winners prove the next generation isn't waiting around to fix the planet.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Florida Researchers Turn Beach Nuisance Into Food Ingredient
InnovationMay 19

Florida Researchers Turn Beach Nuisance Into Food Ingredient

Scientists at Florida State University have figured out how to transform pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed that smothers beaches and costs millions to clean up, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could turn a $35 million annual problem into a sustainable solution.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Dubai Funds 7 Heat-Fighting Innovations Reaching 6M People
Planet WinsMay 6

Dubai Funds 7 Heat-Fighting Innovations Reaching 6M People

Expo City Dubai just awarded $100,000 each to seven groundbreaking projects turning extreme heat from a deadly threat into a solvable challenge. From cooling textiles made of seaweed to AI that predicts heat waves, these innovations are protecting millions across the Global South.

Google News - Uae Innovation3 min read
Palm Beach Volunteers Clear Beaches in National Cleanup
Acts of KindnessMay 26

Palm Beach Volunteers Clear Beaches in National Cleanup

Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.

Google: ocean cleanup2 min read

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