Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter enormously for marine life and the climate. This talk asks whether seaweed can really help solve some of the biggest challenges of our time, in areas such as health, food, climate and the environment.
The talk explains what seaweed and algae actually are, how they differ from plants and animals, and how seaweed is farmed both in the sea and on land. It also looks at the sustainable solutions seaweed may offer for climate, biodiversity and the food of the future. The evening ends with a tasting that explores the flavours of seaweed.
This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020. It is part of the public lecture series in natural science run by Aarhus University, and it is streamed live from Aarhus University to audiences in several cities.
