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Seaweed, Fashion, and the Mermaids

Seaweed, Fashion, and the Mermaids By Runa Ray Sign up for our monthly newsletter! Seaweed with thousands of species of red, green, and brown marine algae found worldwide are crucial to underwater ecosystems. Playing a significant role in human history, it also serves as a staple food source in cultures all around the world. Its...

This process involves breaking down cellulose while preserving its chemical structure, followed by washing, retting, filtering, and spinning to create yarns for weaving or knitting. Beyond fabric production, its role in marine ecology is paramount, as it absorbs carbon dioxide, offering a potential strategy to mitigate climate change through biosequestration. Moreover, seaweed cultivation contributes to nutrient pollution reduction and provides habitat for coastal aquatic species, addressing issues like climate change and ocean acidification affecting these sensitive organisms.

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