Cape Cod Researchers Develop Heat-Resistant Kelp To Withstand Effects Of Climate Change

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Updated on: April 29, 2025

Seaweed is everywhere. We've all seen it on walking along the shores of New England. But it is more than just a nuisance to avoid on the beach. In reality, it's a vital part of our fight against climate change.

A research team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has identified kelp for all of its positive economic and environmental contributions.

"Kelp is, I call it, a kind of Swiss Army Knife of many climate solutions," said Scott Lindell, a research specialist at WHOI. "Replacing plastics, fuels, biofuels eventually. Replacing fertilizers on land. All of it comes from fossil fuels right now. So, it provides a real great climate solution while it sucks down all this CO2 that's overabundant in our oceans right now."

Kelp developed by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers/CBS Boston

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