Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter both for marine life and for the planet's climate. This talk looks at how seaweed, which is not a plant but algae, can help meet some of the biggest challenges of our time, from health and food to climate and the environment.
The evening covers what seaweed and algae actually are, how they differ from plants and animals, and how seaweed is cultivated both in the sea and on land. It also explores the sustainable solutions seaweed may offer for climate, biodiversity and future food, and includes a chance to taste your way into the world of seaweed flavours.
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, organised by Aarhus University.
