How Seaweed Cleans Polluted Oceans
Introduction: Seaweed, often dismissed as ocean debris or sushi wrap, holds an extraordinary secret: it can clean polluted water in ways few natural systems can. From industrial pollutants and agricultural runoff to atmospheric carbon dioxide, seaweed addresses multiple environmental crises simultaneously. This marine plant, which grows in oceans, seas, and even some freshwater bodies, is now the focus of groundbreaking studies in environmental science, aquaculture, and sustainable development. The real secret lies in its biology. Seaweed has evolved to absorb…