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MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production

Green Car Congress

Additional farms are being tested in Florida and Belize to assess scalability. We have tested similar farm designs in New England and Alaska, but this will be the first test of the array in warm tropical waters where we expect higher fouling rates from other marine organisms, UV damage, and threats from hurricanes. —Loretta Roberson.

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Watery, Peaceful, Wild: The Call of the Mangroves

Baua Electric

The island isn’t alone in its efforts: Similar mangrove-focused work has started around the world, in places like Indonesia , Australia , Belize and Florida , as fragile destinations balance tourism’s growth with the conservation — and restoration — of the natural resources that captivate visitors. Coral reefs get all the attention.

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