“The potential of marine algae, or seaweed, to transform our world is immense… excellent book” New Scientist
The algae revolution is a new hope for tomorrow.
Algae grows everywhere in water, from perennial glaciers to sun-warmed lagoons, from salt-saturated seas to the fresh waters of our rivers. However, we only know how to grow a handful of varieties, at most. Incredibly diverse, algae could help restore balance to our ecosystems through a wide range of applications. They could allow us to better feed people and animals, replace plastic and fertilizers, spur medical innovations, mitigate global warming, repair biodiversity and support the economies of coastal communities where fish stocks are declining.
Although algae supported our development for millions of years, we lost our connection with them and focused our efforts solely on terrestrial cultivation. Today, a rapidly growing global population, combined with climate, social and environmental crises, gives us compelling reasons to reconsider this forgotten treasure.
“This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet” Mark Lynas, journalist and author of Our Final Warning: Six Degrees of Climate Emergency
“Essential reading for anyone curious about the extraordinary powers of algae to change the world” Alexandra Cousteau, head of Oceans 2050 and granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau
“Algae and marine algae have a vital role to play in the solutions available to us and The Algae Revolution by Vincent Doumeizel shows us how” Ambassador Peter Thomson, UNSG Special Envoy for the Ocean and former president of the United Nations General Assembly
“Algae holds the key to helping solve many of the crises facing the world” Carlos M. Duarte, executive director of the Coral Research and Development Acceleration Platform
“A powerful read that will enlighten, excite and inspire in equal measure” Ocean Challenge Magazine.
