Algae News

Millions of tiny organisms called phytoplankton live in every aquatic environment. 

Scientists are seeking to also make them "biodegradable," by chemically converting the algae oil into polyurethane in manner that will allow the carbon bonds to be degraded by microorganisms.

These micro-algae are called Symbiodinium, a genus of primary producers found in corals that are essential for reef health and, thereby, critical to ocean productivity, said researchers from University of New South Wales in Australia.

Children with attention problems, in particular, may be helped in their reading with the addition of these fatty acids, the study said.

 What's really interesting is just how quickly and violently the coral forcefully evicted its resident symbionts, says Brett Lewis.

Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.

 Researchers have developed micro-photosynthetic cell technology that can harness electrical power from photosynthesis and respiration of blue-green algae.

 Microalgae can be successfully harnessed to clean waste water from industry, say researchers who are growing microalgae in a 5,000 litre photobioreactor at a Chevron oil refinery in Hawaii.