Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter both for life in the sea and for the climate. This talk, streamed live from Aarhus University, looks at what seaweed and algae really are and how they differ from plants and animals. It also explores how seaweed is grown, both in the sea and on land.
Newer research suggests seaweed could help meet some of the big challenges of our time, from health and food to climate and the environment. The evening also includes a taste of seaweed's flavour range, so you can get a sense of what a future built around it might be like. This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020.
