There are many forms of renewable energy. Most of these renewable energies depend in one way or another on sunlight. Biomass is the term for energy from plants. Energy in this form is very commonly used throughout the world. Unfortunately the most popular is the burning of trees for cooking and warmth.
Sargassum, a growing problem throughout the Caribbean. Experts think this particular bout of Sargassum originated off the coast of South America. When ocean conditions are ripe, pelagic sargassum can form “islands” a few acres across. Sargassum can survive a wide range of temperature and salinity; therefore, you’ll find it floating in every ocean except the Antarctic…
Did you know? Sargassum is edible, it’s harvested to feed livestock too, and you can fry, boil, steam or dry it. It’s played a part in Chinese medicine as far back as the 8th century, treating goiters (high iodine content) — and made into tea to control phlegm.
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