Seaweed

Experiences

I learned how to forage a seaweed feast on Sweden’s Vrångö island

Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden.

01/06/2025

Smart Regions

Edible seaweed: How can we change our culinary habits?

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.

31/03/2025

Green News

From truffles to mussels, the dishes that are going extinct

Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each.

13/02/2025

Scenes

Watch: An Argentinian restaurateur serves up sustainable dining

In partnership with Media City

Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar.

27/01/2025

Eco-Innovation

How the Scottish whisky industry is inadvertently tackling overfishing

How one man’s love for the ocean created an Omega-3 alternative that has gained global glory.

05/01/2025

Eco-Innovation

How scientists are growing seafood under offshore wind farms

Denmark is serving up a side of mussels alongside renewable power.

24/06/2024

Ocean Calls

Why should Europeans start eating seaweed?

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of edible algae. But could seaweed be the next big thing in Europe? And can Europeans get past the initial dislike of it?

02/05/2024

Health news

This German start-up makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws.

08/03/2024

Scenes

Watch: Scientists farm a superfood in the North Sea

In partnership with Media City

In a region with limited daylight, Kelpinor relies on the technological tricks it has up its sleeve for growing seaweed.

05/02/2024

World News

'Climate Armageddon': Scientists observe sea temperatures rise in UK

Sea temperatures impact kelp and seagrass, which support ecosystems around Europe exactly the same way as coral does. Without them, marine diversity will be in danger.

15/09/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Green algae protest against farming in France

Activists call for the end to the construction of industrial cattle farms in Brittany, where nearly half of France's more than 3000 factory farms are situated.

11/07/2023

Travel News

Is the seaweed washing up on Florida’s beaches dangerous?

Microplastics tangled in the seaweed provide the perfect place for bacteria to grow.

05/06/2023

Europe News

Algae is a low-carbon protein. The EU is lagging in production

Aquaculture is seen as key to mitigating the challenges faced by the traditional fishing sector.

31/05/2023

Green News

Is climate change to blame for this giant seaweed blob?

Scientists say that this year’s bloom could be one of the biggest ever recorded.

27/03/2023

Ocean

Microalgae: Tiny marine organisms with the power to change the world

In partnership with the European Commission

Researchers in Europe hope that these microscopic organisms, which are invisible to the human eye, could help fight plastic waste and support greener agriculture.

31/01/2023

Ocean

Can microscopic algae help fight our biggest environmental battles?

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews meets the French researchers developing new biopolymers to help in the fight against plastic pollution.

31/01/2023

Europe News

Belgian scientists look to mass algae farming for future food reserves

Seaweed can be eaten by both humans and animals, providing significant opportunities as a source of food.

03/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

Forget plastic, seaweed could provide all the packaging we need

Notpla’s founders say they were inspired by nature’s elegant shapes and interesting materials.

19/12/2022

Ocean

'Blue revolution': shifting food production from land to the sea

In partnership with the European Commission

Farmed sea lettuce, called Ulva, algae, and Spirulina are all part of what is being described as a "blue revolution". They all possess many health benefits and are eco-friendly to produce. Making them nutritious, tasty, and good for the planet.

25/10/2022

Ocean

Yummy algae? Farming seaweed provides nutritious food and absorbs CO2

In partnership with the European Commission

Farming seaweed species like sugar kelp or sea lettuce can provide more healthy and nutritious food for the planet's growing population, while simultaneously absorbing CO2. It can also help keep the sea clean and create new fish habitats

25/10/2022