Alcid the project

The Research project ALCID Seaweed beds are much more than underwater landscapes! They support local marine biodiversity and play a vital role in Brittany’s economy. Production of compounds used in Seaweed harvesting and the cosmetic, food, agricultural... More

The Research project ALCID Seaweed beds are much more than underwater landscapes! They support local marine biodiversity and play a vital role in Brittany’s economy. Production of compounds used in Seaweed harvesting and the cosmetic, food, agricultural processing by industry and pharmaceutical sectors CO2 Protection of Absorption of CO2 O2 coastlines from erosion carbon dioxide CO2 feeding area for O2 Azote O2 marine life Uptake of nitrogen pollutants Habitat for commercially Production important species of oxygèn However, these ecosystems are under threats temperature increase Presence of invasive non-native species ExAmple: sargassum muticum. An invasive non-native seaweed unintentionnally introduced through maritime transport and aquaculture activities. Rising greenhouse gas emissions of the Earth's +2°C In 2100 surface How will climate change reshape Brittany’s seaweed beds, with or without invasive species? Less