Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter enormously for life in the sea and for the planet's climate. This talk looks at new research showing how seaweed may also help meet future challenges in health, food, climate and the environment.
Seaweed is not a plant but algae. The talk explores what these organisms are, how they differ from plants and animals, and how seaweed is cultivated both in the sea and on land. It also covers sustainable solutions for climate, biodiversity and future food, and includes a tasting that takes you into seaweed's flavour world.
This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020. It is part of the public lecture series in natural sciences arranged by Aarhus University, run in collaboration with local hosts in several towns and supported by the Carlsberg Foundation.
