Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter greatly for ocean life and the planet's climate. This public lecture, streamed live from Aarhus University, looks at what seaweed actually is. Although it is often called a plant, it is in fact an alga.
The talk covers how seaweed can help with challenges in health, food, climate and the environment, and how it is cultivated both at sea and on land. Attendees will also hear about sustainable uses of seaweed in the years ahead. The evening ends with a tasting that explores the flavours of seaweed. The lecture is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020.
