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Forest in the Sea, The: Seaweed Solutions to Planetary Problems (Books for a Better Earth series)

Anita Sanchez

Ages: 9+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Holiday House

ISBN: 978-0-8234-5013-8

Keywords: Prince Edwards island, Sargasso Sea, biofuels, innovation,

Underwater algae support marine ecosystems, mitigating climate change; are used as fertilizer and food; and have a role in creating bioplastics and medicine. Full-color photographs. Extensive back matter.