Seaweed forms spectacular underwater forests that matter both for life in the sea and for the planet's climate. This public lecture looks at what seaweed and other algae really are, and what sets them apart from plants and animals.
The talk also explores how seaweed is grown, both in the sea and on land, and what sustainable solutions it might offer for climate, biodiversity and future food. Expect a tasting session too, as the speakers take the audience into the flavours of seaweed. The lecture is an updated version of a talk first given in autumn 2020.
