Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter enormously for ocean life and the climate. This talk asks whether seaweed really can help solve some of the biggest challenges of our time in health, food, climate and the environment.
Seaweed is not a plant but algae. The speakers explore what sets it apart from plants and animals, how it is cultivated both at sea and on land, and which sustainable solutions it may offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. The evening also includes a tasting that invites you to sample the flavours of seaweed.
This is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020, streamed live from Aarhus University as part of the public natural science lecture series.
