Seaweed Cultivation - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
2023年9月8日 · What is seaweed? Seaweed, or marine macrolagae, includes many different kinds of photosynthetic organisms. Some, like kelp and sea lettuce, are found in coastal areas where they cling to the ocean floor in areas shallow enough to receive sufficient light for photosynthesis. Others, like sargassum, float freely in the open ocean.
Pressing and drying seaweed - Woods Hole Oceanographic …
Pressing and drying seaweed To dry seaweed, simply arrange it on anything from trays to cookie sheets to screens. You can also dry large kelp by hanging them over railings or on laundry lines. Place them in a warm room, in the sun, or in a warm oven. These dried seaweeds can later be re-submersed in salt water to be studied.
Selective breeding seaweed - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Selective breeding seaweed Using a mix of rulers, calipers, and measuring tapes, a dozen scientists—an aquaculture geek squad of sorts—are sizing up thousands of individual kelp blades recently harvested from offshore seaweed farms in New England in order to find the best specimens for selective breeding.
Phytoplankton - A Simple Guide | WHOI - Woods Hole …
2021年7月26日 · Stinky seaweed has spiked tremendously. Here’s why summer blooms now grow so huge. August 17, 2023 ...
Fueling the Future - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
2017年10月4日 · An illustration of the autonomous underwater observation system the WHOI team will develop for extended monitoring of large-scale seaweed farms. A REMUS (Remote Environmental Monitoring UnitS) 100 vehicle outfitted with acoustic, optical, and environmental sensors will monitor seaweed growth and health, equipment status, and water column ...
WHOI advancing a seaweed solution to develop new kelp strains
2021年8月10日 · A leader in ocean science, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is embarking on a study of how new seaweed strains could further enhance the burgeoning seaweed industry and offer solutions to some of the world’s pressing challenges. This research is funded in part by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) with support from the Bezos Earth Fund.
Seaweed Solutions: WHOI leads project to develop new kelp strains
Now more than ever, seaweed farming is being viewed as a sustainable and efficient way to boost economies, provide nutritious food, and diversify ocean life. Take a look at the work of WHOI’s Scott Lindell, a research specialist in aquaculture technology, leading a research project to develop seaweed strains for commercial uses.
Edible Seaweed - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Humans have eaten seaweed for centuries—pickled, dried, and raw—adding a deep savory flavor known as umami. When farmed, seaweed improves water quality and absorbs excess carbon. Some varieties provide as much protein as meat, eggs, dairy, and soy. As global demand for food increases, here are some of the colorful…
Aquaculture - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
2020年6月25日 · Shellfish and seaweed aquaculture also provide valuable services to marine ecosystems and the planet. Shellfish and seaweeds absorb carbon dioxide rather than producing it like land-based livestock. In fact, dense seaweed farms can create a “halo-effect” around them that could help mitigate local ocean acidification.
Seagrass Meadows - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
2021年7月26日 · They are often conflated with seaweed, which is a type of algae, but seagrasses are true plants with root systems that extend into the ground to take up nutrients. They also flower and produce seeds. Under the right conditions, seagrasses can form dense underwater meadows covering large areas of shallow seafloor.