Getting Into the (Sea)Weeds: Exploring Algae Storage for Biofuel Conversion
Seaweed, in its many forms, serves distinct purposes. It’s a vitamin-rich snack, with many health benefits. In the water, it provides a safe habitat for sea creatures, absorbing gases and nutrients like carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and phosphorous. It’s even used as an extra ingredient in ice cream, thickening it and preventing ice crystals from building up. But the phrase “too much of a good thing” applies to seaweed, too.