SAMS Ocean Explorer

← SAMS Ocean Explorer9 oct. · 34 min

The scientists saving seaweed!

The scientists saving seaweed!9 oct.34 min

Seaweeds have been on our planet for 1.6 billion years and are a nursery ground and haven for so many marines creatures. The crop also supports the livelihoods of more than six million seaweed farmers throughout parts of Asia and Africa. However, threats brought on by the effects of climate change mean many seaweed species are feeling the heat - quite literally - and even face the risk of extinction. In this episode of the SAMS Ocean Explorer podcast, Profs. Elizabeth Cottier-Cook of SAMS and...