Falkenbergia rufolanosa Harvey

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Seaweed in the fuel tank?

Abstract: 

SES on Discovery News about how to turn seaweed into a fuel source could help ease competition on land for growing crops.

Author(s): 
Discovery News
Link / Ref: 
http://news.discovery.com/autos/seaweed-kelp-fuel-cars-crops-110711.htm
Category: 
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy