Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter for ocean life and the climate. This talk looks at new research into how seaweed might help meet some of the biggest challenges of our time, in areas such as health, food, climate and the environment.
The evening explains what seaweed and other algae really are, and how they differ from plants and animals. It also covers how seaweed is grown, both at sea and on land, and which sustainable solutions it could offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. The talk ends with a tasting that explores the flavours of seaweed.
This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020. It is part of the public science lecture series Offentlige foredrag i Naturvidenskab, arranged by Aarhus University and supported by the Carlsberg Foundation.
