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seaweed

Academia 1 year ago

Expanding seaweed farms pose risk to vital marine life

Without appropriate management, seaweed farming programs could be dangerous for marine biodiversity and the benefits that humans get from the ocean.

Regulations 1 year ago

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Businesses disgruntled over planned seaweed export ban

The government’s plan to ban seaweed exports is expected to hurt domestic producers of the commodity by causing excessive supply and declining prices.

Economy 2 years ago

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RI targets supply chain issues to get in on global seaweed rush

As Indonesia’s seaweed production continues to fall even as global demand rises for the commodity, the government is banking on a new pilot project that aims to address ingrained supply chain issues.

Companies 3 years ago

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Executive Column: Sea6 Energy to substitute fossil fuel with greener seaweed biofuel

Ocean farming startup Sea6 Energy says seaweed can replace costly imported crude oil with enough research, production scale and investment.

Economy 3 years ago

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Funding, research hamper Indonesia's seaweed potential for biofuel

As the world's largest seaweed exporter, the commodity has the potential to help Indonesia achieve net zero target, but challenges on funding and research stand in the way.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

Seaweed and 3D printers: Chile's innovative approach to feeding kids

Some dehydrated "cochayuyo" seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D printed food that nutritional experts in Chile hope will revolutionize the food market, particularly for children.

National 5 years ago

With foreign tourists gone, Balinese rediscover seaweed farming

Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of Lembongan island lapped by the Indian Ocean were dotted with sunbathing tourists from across the globe.

National 6 years ago

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Decade later, justice elusive for Timor farmers impoverished by Montara oil spill

“Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, each farmer could harvest up to 50 kilograms of seaweed daily. In comparison, recently every farmer had only been able to harvest one kilogram a day,” said seaweed farmer Yusak Pellu.

Environment 6 years ago

Beaches choked with stinky seaweed could be the new normal

Slimy, stinky brown seaweed that ruins beachgoers' vacations from Mexico to Florida may be the new normal unless Brazil halts Amazon deforestation, experts say.

Business 7 years ago

East Nusa Tenggara invites investors to develop seaweed industry

East Nusa Tenggara is inviting businesspeople to build factories for processing seaweed, of which the province has abundant resources to supply the food industry.

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