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![Finger seaweed (Laminaria digitata) is a common species of brown algae found in Danish waters. Though seaweed is plantlike because it contains chlorophyll and undergoes the process of photosynthesis, it’s not identified as a plant and does not have true r]()
Finger seaweed (Laminaria digitata) is a common species of brown algae found in Danish waters. Though seaweed is plantlike because it contains chlorophyll and undergoes the process of photosynthesis, it’s not identified as a plant and does not have true roots, stems or leaves. Instead, it has holdfasts that allow them to latch to things like rocks. -
There is an abundant species that lives among us. A former headmaster was mentored into becoming an entrepreneur in sustainably farming it. A small start-up company is patenting technology to empower others to turn it into food and medicine. A winter bather had seen it strewn on the rung of the ladder outside of her bathing club, prompting a lifelong fascination. What is it about this natural resource that is changing how we treat our bodies and the environment?
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The American Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that seaweed can be used to help lower blood pressure and support heart health. But it’s not just a superfood, low in calories and fat and high in protein, fibers and nutrients like calcium and iron. Seaweed also plays a significant role in mitigating climate change. It contributes to generating the planet’s oxygen and retains up to 15 times the carbon dioxide of land plants. 5 6 This powerful marine life serves as a vital resource at our disposal that not only promotes renewed health and wellness but a greener environment too.
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![Bjorne Ottensen harvests toothed wrack from the coast of Førsens. This seaweed, otherwise known as serrated wrack, is similar in color to bladder wrack without the air bubbles and grows in high densities lower on the seashore.]()
Bjorne Ottensen harvests toothed wrack from the coast of Førsens. This seaweed, otherwise known as serrated wrack, is similar in color to bladder wrack without the air bubbles and grows in high densities lower on the seashore. -
![Arctic wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum) can be found in the North Atlantic Basin. It enhances metabolism, contains high levels of iodine and acts as a strong antioxidant.]()
Arctic wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum) can be found in the North Atlantic Basin. It enhances metabolism, contains high levels of iodine and acts as a strong antioxidant. -
![Sea Lettuce (Ulva) is one of the most common seaweeds that can be found on most coasts around the world. It can be used in raw salads or soups and is also food for many marine animals including manatees and sea slugs. It is high in protein and fiber]()
Sea Lettuce (Ulva) is one of the most common seaweeds that can be found on most coasts around the world. It can be used in raw salads or soups and is also food for many marine animals including manatees and sea slugs. It is high in protein and fiber -
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Pure Algae’s facility in Grenå, where they are currently working on a patent-pending technology that generates an entirely land-based seaweed cultivation. The sea lettuce seen in these jars has been produced using scientific experimentation that controls what compounds are introduced to the seaweed, so it can be a reliable ingredient for use for foods and medicines. -
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A close-up of the way sea lettuce interacts with the lights that are part of the technology being made by Pure Algae to produce it in large quantities. -
![An exfoliating facial scrub that contains algae made by Danish skincare brand Melissa. This product helps to soften skin and stimulate cell renewal, which are some of the benefits of the company’s mission to create organic, eco-friendly products.]()
An exfoliating facial scrub that contains algae made by Danish skincare brand Melissa. This product helps to soften skin and stimulate cell renewal, which are some of the benefits of the company’s mission to create organic, eco-friendly products. -
![Seaweed soup that contains bladderwrack, a common species of brown algae, along with white wine, coconut milk, ginger and vegetables. It is topped with a piece of cod and homemade seaweed pesto.]()
Seaweed soup that contains bladderwrack, a common species of brown algae, along with white wine, coconut milk, ginger and vegetables. It is topped with a piece of cod and homemade seaweed pesto. -
![Sea Beach (Delleseria Sanguinea) is a red algae common in the North East Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean. It can act as a binding agent used in commercial goods like toothpaste, fruit jellies and organic cosmetics and skin-care products.]()
Sea Beach (Delleseria Sanguinea) is a red algae common in the North East Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Mediterranean. It can act as a binding agent used in commercial goods like toothpaste, fruit jellies and organic cosmetics and skin-care products. -
![Sugar Kelp (Saccharina latissima) is a brown algae that grows naturally in Europe along the Atlantic coast. It is rich in iron which can contribute to thyroid health. It is oftenused often in soups, and salads, or as a sweetener or thickener in other food]()
Sugar Kelp (Saccharina latissima) is a brown algae that grows naturally in Europe along the Atlantic coast. It is rich in iron which can contribute to thyroid health. It is oftenused often in soups, and salads, or as a sweetener or thickener in other food products. Sugar kelp extract can also be used in liquid or powdered form, most commonly used as a fertilizer. -
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