Seaweed's many uses already include food and fuel. Scientists are now investigating how the plant can address environmental and climate change challenges.
abc.net.au/news/seaweed-research-uq-future-farming/101895072Queensland scientists are getting serious about seaweed to address the planet's food security and environmental and climate change challenges.Seaweed can be used as food for humans and animals
University of Queensland School of Earth and Environmental Science PhD candidate Scott Spillias's study found expanding seaweed farming could help reduce demand for terrestrial crops. Indonesia has an established seaweed industry, growing species that require warmer waters than Australia.
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