Seaweed, often found washed up on beaches, is being celebrated for its environmental benefits on Earth Day.A significant advantage in the fight against climate change is seaweed’s ability to store carbon dioxide. The seaweed helps remove it from the atmosphere and water to slow down the addition of major greenhouse gases.A look at the world around us: WPBF 25 News Forecasting Our FuturePlastic has been considered a major source of pollution on land and in oceans. Seaweed can cut down on that as it has the ability to be made into biodegradable packaging.When it comes to our ocean’s health, seaweed steps in as a major player. It absorbs excess nutrients to improve water quality while also serving to contribute to a healthier ecosystem for marine life.The benefits continue on land, especially during hurricane season. Seaweed acts as a natural protectant from beach erosion due to high waves.
Seaweed, often found washed up on beaches, is being celebrated for its environmental benefits on Earth Day.
A significant advantage in the fight against climate change is seaweed’s ability to store carbon dioxide. The seaweed helps remove it from the atmosphere and water to slow down the addition of major greenhouse gases.
A look at the world around us: WPBF 25 News Forecasting Our Future
Plastic has been considered a major source of pollution on land and in oceans. Seaweed can cut down on that as it has the ability to be made into biodegradable packaging.
When it comes to our ocean’s health, seaweed steps in as a major player. It absorbs excess nutrients to improve water quality while also serving to contribute to a healthier ecosystem for marine life.
The benefits continue on land, especially during hurricane season. Seaweed acts as a natural protectant from beach erosion due to high waves.