Seaweed forms underwater forests that matter for ocean life and the planet's climate. This talk, streamed live from Aarhus University, looks at what seaweed actually is, how it differs from plants and animals, and how it can help meet challenges in health, food, climate and the environment.
The evening covers how seaweed is grown both in the sea and on land, and which sustainable solutions it may offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. It also asks whether seaweed really deserves its reputation as a solution to the world's problems. The talk is an updated version of a lecture first given in autumn 2020, and includes a tasting that explores seaweed's flavours.
