UC San Diego researchers explore seaweed genome diversity in a first-of-its-kind project that could help solve societal challenges San Diego’s tide pools are a popular site for visitors hoping to see ...

Historical pressings of seaweeds, such as this kelp, have proved to be a scientific boon for researchers. Monterey Bay Aquarium There are few things I enjoy more than turning a slimy piece of seaweed ...

Seaweeds are versatile algae. They are sources of food, medicine, and many other products, and they have the added benefit of ...

Packed with antioxidants, protein, and minerals, seaweed may help protect your heart, gut, and overall well-being — but ...

Seaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed has a unique set of nutrients and can boost vitamin and mineral intake if ...

Chances are you don’t give much thought to seaweed unless you’re at the beach, or perhaps when you’re considering a dinner menu. But the thousands of seaweed species around the world are a key part of ...

Over the past few months, graduate students and researchers at California’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories have scoured coastal waters, collecting seaweed in the hopes of finding a native species ...

Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2 Seaweeds are versatile algae. They are ...

If you’re not ready to cook with kelp but are interested in trying a bite or two, here are some prepared seaweed products worth seeking out. By Melissa Clark A compound butter that combines seaweed, ...

Laura Sanchez’s great-great-great grandmother collected seaweed in a scrapbook, now considered one of the earliest collections in California. | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom It’s not something one admires ...

Butterflyfish avoid coral that has come in contact with seaweed, research shows. This is the first study to evaluate how coral-seaweed interactions affect coral associated reef fishes, a key component ...