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Seaweed does its bit for conservation

22 August 2002

An Adelaide researcher has used kelp to demonstrate a principle of importance to planners and conservationists-that the best way to maintain rare species when habitats are broken up and destroyed is to ensure neighbouring patches are as close together as possible.

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The secret sex life of seaweed revealed

22 August 2002

In a world-first, research has used sophisticated time-lapse video microscope techniques to watch the sex lives of red seaweed in action.
“Until now, no one knew what exactly happens when these seaweeds become sexy,” says University of Melbourne researcher, Dr Sarah Wilson.
“Despite the fact that red seaweed is worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the [...]

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Bacterial gossip can be stopped!

10 May 1998

 Bacteria “talk” using chemical signals to prepare their attack on humans, animals and plants. Could a chemical from seaweed disrupt their conversation and stop the invasion?

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