How seaweed can help in the fight against tooth decay

Posted | Wednesday 4th July, 2012

Adding enzymes from seaweed microbes to toothpaste and mouthwash could provide better protection from tooth devay says a team of UK scientists.

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Could seaweed be the answer to spotty teenager's problems?

Posted | Wednesday 20th June, 2012

Seaweed may not seem like the answer to a spotty teenager's problems but scientists say that it can banish the bugs that cause acne.

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Fish thriving around offshore wind farm

Posted | Wednesday 18th April, 2012

A study into how one of the world’s largest wind farms affects marine life is now complete. It shows that the wind turbines and fish exist quite happily together, and that in some cases certain species of fish have actually increased in number.

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Pandora’s Box holds the key to fully Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Posted | Friday 30th March, 2012

Scientists from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland are heading up a pan-European project to create the most advanced, autonomous, cognitive robot, which could dramatically reduce the cost of underwater monitoring operations for the oil and gas industry.

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Taking fish oil during pregnancy reduces the risk of infant eczema

Posted | Tuesday 31st January, 2012

Studies show taking fish oil capsules during pregnancy can help women with a history of eczema to avoid passing the condition on to their children.

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Aquaculture & fisheries production to reach 137.8M tons by 2015

Posted | Tuesday 17th January, 2012

Global industry analysts have released a comprehensive global outlook, that predicts rapid growth for the aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.

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