Cape Cod researchers develop heat-resistant kelp to withstand effects of climate change

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Cape Cod researchers develop heat-resistant kelp to withstand effects of climate change

By Alyssa Andrews Click here for updates on this story     CAPE COD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Seaweed is everywhere. We’ve all seen it on walking along the shores of New England. But it is more than just a nuisance to avoid on the beach. In reality, it’s a vital part of our fight against climate change. A research team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has identified kelp for all of its positive economic and environmental contributions. “Kelp…

Study Explores How Seaweed Could Enhance Crop Fertilizer Efficiency

The James Hutton Institute has joined a groundbreaking new research initiative, Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a Nutrient Management Tool (SKE-NMT), aimed at exploring seaweed’s potential to improve crop nutrition and soil health. Led by Algapelago Marine Ltd in partnership with Atlantic Mariculture Ltd and the UK Agri-Tech Centre, the project investigates biologically driven nutrient management strategies that reduce dependence on mineral fer…