Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter a great deal for ocean life and for the planet's climate. This talk, streamed live from Aarhus University, looks at what seaweed actually is. It is not a plant but an alga, and the talk explains how it differs from plants and animals.
The evening also covers how seaweed is farmed both at sea and on land, and which sustainable solutions it may offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. Expect a taste of the future too, as the talk dives into the flavour world of seaweed. The talk is an updated version of a lecture first given in autumn 2020.
