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Design·Fashion·Plant Based·Sustainability

From Seaweed to Streetwear: Tanguy Mélinand’s Vision for a Sustainable Fashion Future

Emerging from the quiet town of Landéda, in Brittany, France, Tanguy Mélinand’s unique approach to fashion is raising eyebrows worldwide. Inspired by the verdant seaweed-laden coastlines of his hometown, this 23-year-old visionary

Govind Tekale

July 15, 2023

Health·Ocean·USA

High Levels of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Florida’s Seaweed Invasion: Pathogen Storm Alert

The Great Atlantic sargassum belt, a massive 5,000-mile-wide seaweed bloom, is washing up on Florida’s beaches. Scientists warn of high levels of flesh-eating Vibrio bacteria in the decomposing algae.Plastic marine debris interacting

Karmactive Staff

June 6, 2023

Marine Life·Sustainability·USA

From Seaweed Nuisance to Innovative Solution: Carbon wave $13 Million Plan to Upcycle Sargassum Blooms

Carbon wave, a Boston-based startup, has raised $5 million in venture funding to “upcycle” Sargassum seaweed into biomaterials, led by an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. At present, Florida’s west coast is

Govind Tekale

May 1, 2023

Nature·Ocean·USA

Florida’s Sargassum Apocalypse: A Massive Seaweed Blob Hits the Coastline

Weighing an estimated 10 million pounds and stretching 5,000 miles wide, a giant seaweed blob has begun making landfall on Florida beaches. Called sargassum, the seaweed is leaving girthy, smelly clumps on

Govind Tekale

April 26, 2023

Nature·Ocean

New Satellite Images Show The Incoming Invasion of Massive Sargassum Seaweed Belt Threatening Florida and Caribbean Coastlines

A massive belt of seaweed called sargassum is expected to approach Florida and the Caribbean, causing numerous problems as it washes ashore. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, spreading from West Africa to

Karmactive Team

March 27, 2023

Nature·Ocean·Travel

A Massive 5,000-Mile Seaweed Bloom Threatens Tourism and Ecosystems Along the Atlantic Belt

A massive seaweed bloom spread across 5,000-mile, the ‘Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt,’ is one of the largest on record and is posing a threat to wildlife, infrastructure, and the tourism industry. The

Rahul Somvanshi

March 13, 2023

News

Air Pollution Cause 4.5 Premature Deaths, 8 Million Metric Tons Of Seaweed, New York’s $4.2 Billion In Bonds For Climate Defense & More – Weekly NewS

1. According to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, even though organizations recognise the sustainability requirements and most have announced net zero commitments, there is still a gap between long-term

Pranjali Hasotkar

November 13, 2022

Researchers Combine Biopolymer Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films. Photo Source NC State University

Materials·Plastic·Science

Biopolymer Breakthrough at NC State: Ocean Resources Tackle Plastic Pollution

The world has been confronted with the challenges of climate change, particularly the need to reduce fossil fuel use to achieve climate goals. Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a

Bilal Bhutto

December 19, 2023

Climate·Pollution·Science

Why Scientists Are Warning Against a Reliance on Mechanical Devices to Clear Water Bodies of Plastic

A group of international scientists, including Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS from the University of Plymouth, warned against the dependency on mechanical devices to get rid of plastic waste from water bodies.

Mohammed Shamil PM

November 22, 2023

Marine Life·Science·USA

USF’s Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant

The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is on a mission. With a $3.2 million boost from NOAA, they’re tackling a sea of trouble caused by Sargassum. This isn’t your

Govind Tekale

November 7, 2023