ECOLOGY

Can seaweed help alleviate the side effects of climate change?

The simple plant that’s surprisingly effective (and versatile) in mitigating climate change: Seaweed. The microalgae, which typically grows in saltwater such as oceans and seas, is “incredibly efficient at sucking up carbon dioxide and using it to grow,” according to astudy by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Seaweed is considered particularly sustainable due…