New Start-up develops aquafarms for macroalgae
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 27 April 2023
MACROCARBON, a spin-off from AWI and Carbonwave, is developing open-ocean farms to grow Sargassum algae, aiming to capture CO₂ and produce bio-based raw materials for industry. The startup plans to scale and help decarbonize the chemical sector.
Keywords: MACROCARBON, Sargassum, CO₂ capture, AWI, algae farming, bioeconomy, plastic alternatives
What is growing in the North Sea?
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 3 May 2023
SeaKey is a new app developed by AWI and partners that helps users identify macroalgae in the Wadden Sea and Helgoland. It uses an intuitive matrix system and supports biodiversity monitoring by offering details on 68 brown algae species.
Keywords: SeaKey, macroalgae, AWI, biodiversity, algae identification, Helgoland, Wadden Sea
AWI Researchers demonstrate High Natural Radioactivity of Manganese Nodules
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 17 May 2023
A new AWI study reveals that deep-sea manganese nodules contain radioactive substances exceeding safety limits, posing health risks in mining and processing, alongside ecological concerns. Regulations must address these hazards.
Keywords: manganese nodules, deep-sea mining, radioactivity, radium-226, AWI, MiningImpact, health risks
