Can Seaweed Farming Reverse Climate Change?

Can Seaweed Farming Reverse Climate Change? | One Small Step

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From food to cosmetics, seaweed has a lot of uses - but did you know seaweed farming could also help fight climate change? On this episode of One Small Step, we're traveling to Connecticut's coast to learn about how one woman has launch her seaweed farming business, the future of seaweed aquaculture, and whether it can help reverse climate change.
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Suzie Flores and her husband Jay grow food-grade sugar kelp at Stonington Kelp Co. off the coast of Connecticut. They sell this seaweed to local restaurants and shops using a system with ropes that requires zero inputs like fertilizer. As it grows, the kelp absorbs carbon and nitrogen from the water and turns it into a nutrient-dense food.
132 countries around the world have the conditions to start seaweed aquaculture off their coasts. But only 37 currently do so.
Not only can seaweed farming increase food security, but it can also sequester carbon.
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@atulpoddar 3 жыл бұрын

This channel gives me hope

@ayushagrawal2888 3 жыл бұрын

I just started researching about seaweed. What are the odds One Small Step posts a video about it?!

@andrewkennedy3859 3 жыл бұрын

Make clothes lines for drying clothes after washing them go viral, its easy and fun and saves a ton of energy! Clothes drying racks can be used indoors too and they work really well. There is so much energy available from the wind and sun for clothes lines out doors, that works probably the best, drying 3 or 4 loads of wash at one time really works just fantastic! Saving energy!

@SeeNickView 2 жыл бұрын

She is so passionate about this. Suzie really is a sustainable exemplar here. Not only does she do the things she talks about, she gets excited about change and looks forward to how all of the good practices like these will help in bringing life back to communities decimated by cod. Seaweed has huge potential, but we need to be smart and responsible about how we adopt this new market into the mainstream. Edit: grammar

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Not so new to some cultures. In some Asian cuisines, it's been a traditionally eaten food for generations. Sushi, for example. Also, nori sheets are a delicious savory snack, which are much better for you than chips, etc.

@Dontyellatm3 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the Netflix documentary called Seaspiracy, it says that commercial fishing is the number one issue that affects climate change.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Fishing and farming fish is part of the reason eating animals and what comes out of them is so bad for our environment, including climate change, wasted resources, deforestation, water pollution, ocean dead zones, etc. Going vegan is the single most effective way for each of us to minimize our environmental footprint. "According to the most comprehensive analysis of farming’s impact on the planet, plant-based food is most effective at combatting climate change. Oxford University researcher Joseph Poore, who led the study, said adopting a vegan diet is “the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.” “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford. Joseph Poore switched to a plant based diet after seeing the results of the study. Links at my channel under "About."

@Shyndree Жыл бұрын

This is a really cool topic, and I really like how the seaweed farmer doesn't want to package their seaweed in plastic and hopes for a seaweed based alternative. Can you please get back to them to tell them about ZeroCircle, an Indian based start-up that won a prize at the Tom Ford award for creating dissolvable and edible packaging from seaweed? I'm sure they will be excited to know it is happeing!

@Growingdopamine818 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I use seaweed for my plants

@1964mcqueen 3 жыл бұрын

This looks promising, if we can get more people to see seaweed as a food source.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the culture. In some Asian cuisines, it is a commonly eaten food. Sushi, for example. Also, nori sheets are a delicious savory snack, which are much better for you than chips, etc.

@mateoarnez2528 3 жыл бұрын

Whales are still being slaughtered in some countries

@HarshRaj-xd6ix 3 жыл бұрын

Just don't harm ANY wildlife in the process and I'm happy

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Done right, it could be a boon to wildlife. The naturally growing kelp near Monterrey fosters a diverse population of sea life. Eating seaweed instead of traditional seafood helps drive down the demand which drives the destructive fishing industry. Boycott animal products, including fish!

@EarthChild9000 3 жыл бұрын

SO SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE

@marie-andreehould9859 3 жыл бұрын

You always have the most interesting subjects! Thank you for another great video 😊

@DAnielIvey1 3 жыл бұрын

Here about this two years ago, from KZfaq; thank you for the information and repost this. XD

@vIBEDoUT-Channel 3 жыл бұрын

What I've known by now is only we can save the planet if we are destroying it... and we need bigger changes in lifestyle we need to be self sufficient , and eliminate money from our lives as much as possible ☮

@oceansteaderkelp6756 3 жыл бұрын

Big corps need to change mainly.

@trifilosgr 2 жыл бұрын

Eliminate money? Trading? I’m confused

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. What is the most effective measure each of us could take? Switch to a plant based diet! "According to the most comprehensive analysis of farming’s impact on the planet, plant-based food is most effective at combatting climate change. Oxford University researcher Joseph Poore, who led the study, said adopting a vegan diet is “the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth.” “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford. Joseph Poore switched to a plant based diet after seeing the results of the study. Links at my channel under "About."

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Seaweed is a great part of a plant based diet. Great source of iodine, calcium, and iron! I take an algae based supplement to ensure I am getting enough DHA and EPA Omega 3. Some people don't convert the ALA type of Omega 3 found in ground flax, chia, and walnuts to sufficient levels.

@-A-c 3 жыл бұрын

Locally grown seaweed.... perhaps leading to cheaper sushi in restaurants overall?

@yellomonky4272 2 жыл бұрын

Nori is already cheap. The fish is expensive

@THANKAMKUMARAN 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question about microplastics and seaweed....does seaweed absorb it?

@trifilosgr 2 жыл бұрын

Same question

@zeamaiz945 2 жыл бұрын

Probably, but so do terrestrial food plants. There's no escaping microplastics

@aisadal2521 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I hope so!

@CTajuara 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. You deserve way more subscribers and views.

@ineverlickyoghurtlid3903 11 ай бұрын

Most seeweeds are grown here in China, it contributes in purify the sea water by removing exssive nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It is so eco-friendly. I think we should promote it worldwide.

@elijah420stuffs2 11 ай бұрын

Well said Randy Marsh

@DSb-vn8qm 7 ай бұрын

해초재배는 한국도 많이하고 있습니다

@freemediasociety7866 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing 😍

@vfromthaburg 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm... What about "The Coral Reefs"? I'd wonder if the Seaweed could help with them, while stopping the water from being so acidic preventing them from growing?

@stupendouslife8128 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍😃👍😃

@revanth984 3 жыл бұрын

Also we have not heard of this in india I guess it's going to be a good and awesome future of India in developing our financial needs

@Dragon_Fire_2468 2 жыл бұрын

I bet India could grow kelp that America or europe couldn’t, we could all trade seaweeds

@willcookmakeup 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. CT is my home state and I’m so happy to see this happening there. Very proud :)) also she’s from the northern coast. People are much much nicer up there haha

@trifilosgr 2 жыл бұрын

CT?

@willcookmakeup 2 жыл бұрын

@@trifilosgr Connecticut…..where they said they were lol

@OSUEngel 2 жыл бұрын

8:11 Acela Express. What is that town

@mellissadalby1402 5 ай бұрын

Very good.

@dividedconquered3784 3 жыл бұрын

Anything is better than nothing!💚🌷

@philipgreener 3 ай бұрын

high-key, that meal looks so good! XD

@revanth984 3 жыл бұрын

Hi am revanth from india I saw this video I think I am really interested in wat u are doing I hope I get a knowledge about how to grow so I have clsoe to 4 acer of water land and as I am on to my carrier I am planning to start a agriculture business

@johnnydez4392 3 жыл бұрын

My eco crush, get it girl!

@TTB630 3 жыл бұрын

Except you need a faster way to harvest it from the ocean, without having to speedboat to it for 30 minutes twice... Apart from that, way to go! Hope It'll get mainstream somehow

@hazellove2144 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@altarush Жыл бұрын

How could I get some micro spores in Texas ?

@paweesayson1707 3 жыл бұрын

We dont have that kind of kelp in the Philippines. Please send and teach us how to grow them so we can help combat climate change and eat healthy at the same time too

@bushbiomes 2 жыл бұрын

The Philippines is already a top exporter of seaweeds, raw and processed. This kind of seaweed does not grow in the Philippines :)

@abcatdad7903 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered where Sandra Bullock ended up...seaweed farmer..wouldn’t have guessed her for that role.😜

@Rod.Machado 2 жыл бұрын

Leaving a comment to help the algorithm

@osterlaich6395 3 жыл бұрын

Algaes are a good idea. Cyano bacteria too. I mean hmm anyway 😊 but yeah cultivating kelp forests is a really good idea.

@nro337 3 жыл бұрын

So important! Thank you!

@pro_doge2888 2 жыл бұрын

Me with a giant automatic kelp farm LAUGHS IN MINECRAFT

@YohanesNiko 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. she's a very knowledgeable farmer!

@biomutarist6832 3 жыл бұрын

We all need more seaweed in our lives :p

@achinthmurali5207 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but it clearly can’t be enough.

@damusdeshi622 3 жыл бұрын

Anything that could balance the sea's temperature will be good for tackling CC 👍

@drb996 2 жыл бұрын

The next president that comes along should mandate kelp, hemp and worm farming.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that they mentioned the fact that seaweed is an excellent source of iodine. In fact, kelp is so high in iodine, that you need to watch that you don't overdose.

@richardwaechter5426 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Green Wave and the work of Bren Smith

@ikkyochung714 3 жыл бұрын

Seaweed solution!

@chadevans4922 3 жыл бұрын

Can seaweed be used in areas of the ocean that are considered dead?

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I think so. Destructive algal blooms are a result of too much fertilizer from agricultural run off. Seaweed would use some of that and reduce the chances of excess algae which cause dead zones. Animal agriculture is a major cause of the problem. Switching to a plant based food system (including seaweed) is the solution.

@andydutton455 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool. I think seaspiracy and other shows are going to help people care more about the ocean.

@americanteaching9694 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I trust her delayed reaction to the taste test. Anyway, great segment

@reforest4fertility 3 жыл бұрын

For us landlubbers another, tho directly related, climate saviour is microalgae. Being the fastest growing plant known, rivaling phytoplankton, i believe, so makes oxygen & sequesters carbon faster than any plant known. Tho slowing down the process by lowering the temperature can tweak the algae to become lipid heavy, meaning its oil content is high. Depending on the strain grown can be good for human consumption that fuels the brain development of children & brain recovery for the elderly ( maintenance for adults. Then can also be used as machine fuel in diesel engines that end biproduct (exhaust) is biodegradable. Growing it in open-skied desertified regions (awaiting reforestation, ahem) will not displace the growing of food crops, which growing food should switch to near forests where fertility still is, anyway, by Regenerative Agriculture, to rebuild soil lost since 1945.

@oceansteaderkelp6756 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Where can I read more about it?

@reforest4fertility 3 жыл бұрын

@@oceansteaderkelp6756 Prolly just by googling, but then there are relevant vids on this also google's space.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I take an algae based Omega 3 (DHA and EPA) supplement for brain health. I don't eat fish, but I do eat ground flax and walnuts. I take an algae based supplement to ensure I am getting enough DHA and EPA Omega 3. Some people don't convert the ALA type of Omega 3 found in ground flax, chia, and walnuts to sufficient levels.

@reforest4fertility 2 жыл бұрын

@@someguy2135 Is there a health marker indicating whether sufficient levels of Omega 3? I don't even think about it. Just trying to have a rounded diet. Uh-oh, now I'm finding the word "essential" stirring. I am, however rounding out my sources, but as you ask generally, am I specifically making good use of them at my age.....

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

@@reforest4fertility I don't know about markers. As you get older, everything you can do to support brain health is advisable. I am in my mid 60's. I suspect everyone could benefit from Omega 3. Fish flesh often includes pollutants like mercury, PCB's and micro plastics. Fish get Omega 3 from eating algae or eating smaller fish who do so. As you move up the food chain, bio-accumulation of pollutants become problematic.

@Bhembca 3 жыл бұрын

She looks like Sandra Bullock!

@peterdollins3610 3 жыл бұрын

The boat's engine is contradicting the expressed purpose. The farmers around Dawlish and other places used to take seaweed from the beaches after storms. That died out a long time ago. China's labour is so cheap they can do this. Western nations are trying to automate it.

@insasiable 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny that my love for nori brought me here.

@bawselife6859 Ай бұрын

Math aint mathin ..most of the 37 countries producing kelp are the ones where kelp dosent grow

@needisnecessito8663 3 жыл бұрын

This gives me hope, but i think its to late 😞

@brawndo8726 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I've been watching the slow decline for more than 20 years. It's glittered with hopeful stories just like this.

@Lucas-zd9yn Жыл бұрын

Where the information that Brasil can't farm seaweed comes from? We are farming here

@elliotm 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Learnt a lot. Very suspect of all these carbon neutral claims going around. One bit for Suzie... those food grade tubs... plastic.

@Dragon_Fire_2468 2 жыл бұрын

On Plastic Buckets: the bucket is being re used, Susie is not throwing them in the water, and companies and garbage are throwing an alarming amount of garbage away that I think we should give Susie a Pass

@Dragon_Fire_2468 2 жыл бұрын

Good point on plastic tho

@haunterbuythem137 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of using our brains, yeah ok, seaweeds

@Estrangedson 2 жыл бұрын

Weed can save lives too

@brawndo8726 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough. Needs government direct investment.

@MrGreen-bg1nk Жыл бұрын

If only the oceans didn't contain contaminants😔

@GamerGrl90 3 жыл бұрын

6th comment

@sumaoncrack2251 2 жыл бұрын

69 likes let me fix that

@henryphillips735 2 жыл бұрын

This is literally so stupid along with the theory that meat is running out and we’ll have to eat bugs

@gorrium5027 3 жыл бұрын

We could also dump compressed co2 into the continental trenches where the pressure will compress it into a liquid and stop it from mixing with water

@oceansteaderkelp6756 3 жыл бұрын

Acidification

@karlyost4732 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus ❣️ Christ 🙏 is coming soon and are you going to be ready amen read your Bible the true ❤️ words of wisdom from the Lord 🙏 amen

@oceansteaderkelp6756 3 жыл бұрын

SHUT

@shrodingerscat8940 2 жыл бұрын

SHUT

@remedium9058 3 жыл бұрын

If in this video show seaweed helps carbon sequesteration, seaweed for me helped me get my bachelor degree😁

@jamesfox2857 3 жыл бұрын

NO NOT ALONE AND TO STATE THAT IT IS IS A LIE ! .

@mpaul4584 3 жыл бұрын

What climate crisis? Show me.