Can Seaweed Save the World: How does all the seaweed technologies add up?

The video explores the potential of seaweed in carbon sequestration, sustainable protein production, feedstock, biochar, and biodegradable plastics. It discusses the ambitious possibilities of seaweed farming in reducing carbon emissions and its role in future food security. The video highlights the need for cautious development and investment in seaweed technologies, emphasizing the rich biodiversity of seaweed in southeastern Australia. The potential impact on climate change and the transformative nature of these innovations are also discussed.

What is the estimated carbon savings if 9 billion people change their diet to include sustainable fish from seaweed farms?

• 3 gigatonnes per year

• 5 gigatonnes per year

• 11.8 gigatonnes per year

• 1 gigatonne per year

How much carbon savings could be achieved if all cattle consumed seaweed feedstock?

• 4 gigatonnes

• 1 gigatonne

• 2.4 gigatonnes

• 3 gigatonnes

What is the potential carbon savings from using seaweed in the manufacture of plastics?

• 4 gigatonnes

• 2 gigatonnes

• 1 gigatonne

• 3 gigatonnes

What percentage of the ocean needs to be covered with seaweed farms to offset all current emissions?

• 10%

• 100%

• 90%

• 50%

What is the potential carbon offset if seaweed is stored below a kilometer in the ocean?

• 5 gigatonnes

• 10 gigatonnes

• 53 gigatonnes

• 100 gigatonnes

Why is southeastern Australia considered a hotspot for seaweed biodiversity?

• It has the largest seaweed farms.

• It has the longest coastline.

• It has the most advanced seaweed research facilities.

• It has the highest number of seaweed species in the world.

What is a key concern for ecologists regarding seaweed farming?

• The difficulty in harvesting

• The cost of setting up farms

• The lack of market demand

• The potential ecological impact