Essays about: "kelp"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word kelp.

  1. 1. AUV SLAM for Algae Farm Inspection : 3D Mosaicing using Sonar-Based SLAM

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Julian Valdez; [2023]
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    Abstract : The progression of seaweed farming and cultivation to an industrial scale relies on automating its processes. Utilization of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) can enable this process through their capacity to automate crop and structural inspections. READ MORE

  3. 2. Thermal tolerance of native vs. invasive marine species at the Northern coast of Portugal

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sofie Michelsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Biodiversity; Climate change; Marine ecosystems; Marine heat waves; Intertidal environment; Invasive species; Macroalgae; Mussels; Sustainable Development; Thermal tolerance;

    Abstract : Two prominent factors posing a major threat to biodiversity in marine ecosystems are climate change and the establishment of invasive species, and the interaction between these two. Because of the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water, the coast of Portugal is a thermal refuge and distribution edge for cold-adapted species, making it a particularly important study area from a biodiversity point of view. READ MORE

  4. 3. Miljöbaserad berikning - Humboldtpingviner (Spheniscus humboldti)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Amanda Silwer; [2022]
    Keywords : Humboldtpingvin; miljöbaserad; berikning; pingvin; djurpark; aktivitet; födosök;

    Abstract : Increased activity in the pool environment is, according to previous studies on similar aquatic birds, a clear indicator of good welfare. The welfare of animals in captivity is something many researchers and animal keepers are constantly striving to improve. READ MORE

  5. 4. Seaweed with several benefits A qualitative study about companies’ interest in an environmental project of seaweed cultivations and important factors to consider when formulating a sustainable value proposition of the concept.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kajsa Eriksson; Lovisa Rogbring; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Environmental project; Seaweed cultivation; Kelp; Saccharina latissima; Climate change mitigation; Carbon offsetting; Eutrophication mitigation.;

    Abstract : Climate change calls for urgent responsibility, not at least from companies, and limiting activities is vital to not suppress Earth's systems. Carbon offsetting is a short-term solution used by companies to lower its environmental impact, but new innovations are needed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Seaweed as a future food : a nutritional perspective with focus on seaweed aquaculture in Scandinavia

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Robin Lukic; [2021]
    Keywords : Edible seaweed; sugar kelp; Scandinavian seaweed aquaculture; nutrients; toxic metals; food processing; food safety regulation; IMTA;

    Abstract : Edible seaweeds or macroalgae have been a staple food for many centuries in parts of East Asia and have recently started to gain attraction in Europe. Seaweed aquaculture is a well-established food production system in many East Asian countries but has only recently started in Scandinavia. READ MORE