Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter both for ocean life and for the planet's climate. This talk, streamed live from Aarhus University, looks at what seaweed actually is. It is not a plant but an alga, and the talk explains how it differs from plants and animals.
The evening also explores how seaweed is grown, both in the sea and on land, and what sustainable solutions it might offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. Expect a closer look at whether seaweed really can be the answer to the world's big challenges. The talk ends with a tasting, letting you get a taste of the future through seaweed's flavours.
This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020.
