Experience a fascinating lecture about kelp – the spectacular underwater algae forests beneath the sea's surface. Kelp creates vital ecosystems for marine organisms and plays a crucial role in climate regulation by absorbing CO2, producing oxygen and counteracting ocean acidification. Humans have throughout history utilized kelp as a resource for food, feed and materials.
The lecture explores what kelp and algae really are – and how they differ from plants and animals. You will gain insight into how kelp is cultivated both in the sea and on land, as well as the sustainable solutions it can contribute to climate crisis, biodiversity and future food sources. Tasting experiences are included in the programme.
The event is an updated version of a lecture from autumn 2020 and is streamed live from Aarhus University as part of the series Public Lectures in Natural Science in collaboration with the Carlsberg Foundation.
