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A dragnet for toxic algae?
To keep a close eye on harmful algal blooms, shellfish farmers are relying on a WHOI-developed camera system that spies on toxic species below the surface and sends alerts when they’re present.
View Article‘The concept looks fairly solid.’ Researchers test new clay process to kill...
The process, known as clay flocculation, involves spraying a mixture of clay particles and seawater onto the red tide algae.
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An ocean of opportunity
Ocean experts explore the potential risks and rewards of ocean-based solutions to climate change
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Research suggests giant kelp has different factors that bear on its growth...
The macroalga giant kelp, which is an iconic and important ecosystem-structuring species found off the coast of California and many other coastlines, can grow 100-feet long within 1-2 years. Now,...
View ArticleRising temperatures a boon for harmful bacteria in Cape Cod’s fresh and salt...
From the toxic scum on ponds and lakes to the nuisance blooms that can shut down vital desalination plants providing water to millions, the Cape Cod region — and the [...]
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Algae
The term algae includes many different unicellular organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis, and are not necessarily closely related to each other.
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Natural Wax Holds Promise to Replace Petroleum in Cosmetics and Personal Care...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Western Washington University Sign License Agreement for Upwell Cosmetics to Make and Market a Marine Microalga-Derived Wax
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Are warming Alaskan Arctic waters a new toxic algal hotspot?
WHOI researchers warn Arctic communities following detection of a harmful bloom
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Vitamin B12 adaptability in Antarctic algae has implications for climate change
Woods Hole, Mass. — Vitamin B12 deficiency in people can cause a slew of health problems and even become fatal. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought to impact certain [...]
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Algae
The term algae includes many different unicellular organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis, and are not necessarily closely related to each other.
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Swimming crustacean eats unlikely food source in the deep ocean
Increased capabilities in the human occupied submersible Alvin open a window on a rarely seen behavior.
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