Now playing Next Ocean 'Blue revolution': shifting food production from land to the sea 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
Now playing Next Ocean Yummy algae? Farming seaweed provides nutritious food and absorbs CO2 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
Now playing Next Travel News Foul-smelling seaweed is washing up on Caribbean beaches again The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is now so big it can be seen from space. How is it impacting tourism in the region? 15/08/2022
Now playing Next Green News New €6 million project in Istanbul is turning algae into bio-jet fuel The 2,500-square metre facility will be able to process approximately 1,200 tons of wet algae mass per year. 07/03/2022
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation These vitamin-rich ocean plants could be the answer to food shortages Eating microalgae could be the answer to food shortages, scientists say 15/11/2021
Now playing Next Nature Kelp forests: The resurgence of nature’s climate change mitigator Scientists in California are using drones to document the resurgence of nature’s climate change mitigator - the kelp forest. 11/10/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation The world’s biggest seaweed factory will soon feed cows of the future Sweden is investing in seaweed to cut methane emissions in cows. 24/09/2021
Now playing Next Green News What is E10 petrol and will my car run on it? This blend of fossil fuels and ethanol has just been introduced to fuel pumps across the UK. 01/09/2021
Now playing Next Farm to Fork Is microalgae the sustainable food of the future? Microalgae are a potential alternative to traditional protein sources that often have a high impact on the environment. Might this sustainable solution to our growing nutritional needs make microalgae the food of the future? 25/05/2021
Now playing Next Farm to Fork Will consumers be won over by microalgae meals? Microalgae contain nutrients and are an alternative source of protein. Unlike traditional sources of protein, they have a low environmental impact. But how are experts focusing on making microalgae known and accepted as an everyday food source? 25/05/2021
Now playing Next Nature Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet. 10/03/2021
Now playing Next Ocean Seaweed farming: a sustainable opportunity for Europe Ocean explores Europe's growing seaweed sector meeting the farmers trying to put the industry on a more sustainable footing. 09/06/2020
Now playing Next Ocean Will seaweed save the world? Ocean takes a closer look at the health and sustainable properties of seaweed. 09/06/2020
Now playing Next Living I went for a seaweed massage at 5-star British hotel, Coworth Park Here's what happened when I tried out the new Ishga treatment at Coworth Park spa and what it felt like to be exfoliated by natural seaweed. 27/09/2019
Now playing Next USA Is it cow burps rather than farts that are warming our planet? It's not cow farts which are destroying our planet. Their burps are. And the solution could lie at the bottom of the ocean. 10/05/2019
Now playing Next futuris Could microalgae transform our food and cosmetics industries? Could Microalgae change food and cosmetics industries? 28/01/2019
