Beneath the surface, seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that are vital to life in the sea and to the planet's climate. This public lecture looks at what seaweed and other algae actually are, how they differ from plants and animals, and how they can be farmed both in the ocean and on land.
The talk also considers whether seaweed can really help tackle today's big challenges, from climate and food security to biodiversity, and includes a chance to taste the flavours of seaweed. It is an updated version of a lecture first given in autumn 2020, and is streamed live from Aarhus University as part of the Public Lectures in Natural Sciences series.
