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The Answer to Almost Everything - Could Algae Save the Planet?

The Incredible Powers of Algae

53 min

Available until 02/08/2024

Algae pollute our beaches and our waters. But is this dangerous nuisance also an opportunity? They can be used as a raw material to make eco-friendly plastic, cure diseases and are an untapped food source. We take a look at seaweed's huge potential to make the world a better place.

Director

Almut Faass

Production

Spiegel TV

Producer

Kay Siering

Country

  • Germany

  • USA

  • France

Year

2019

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