SINTEF Research Unveils Potential of Seaweed Cultivation as Carbon Sink, While Questions Remain on Quantification

OSLO – Growing attention to "blue carbon" from seaweed cultivation has brought focus to its potential to mitigate climate change. New research led by SINTEF, the Norwegian research organization, delves into how cultivated macroalgae can contribute to carbon capture, shedding light on the complexities of quantifying this process and its additional benefits.

While the idea of macroalgae as natural carbon dioxide (CO2) sinks was first recognized over 40 years ago, the discussion about carbon flows and sequestration opportunities from cultivated algae is more recent. Although seaweed farming alone won't solve climate change, "as a crop we are stil...  (More Info)