Can Seaweed Save the World: Seaweed Farming

The video explores the vast seaweed farms of Wando Island, Korea, highlighting their potential for large-scale carbon sequestration. Professor Ik Kyo Chung discusses the history and expertise of Korean seaweed farming. The video also examines the challenges of open ocean farming and the innovative idea of creating seaweed bricks to store carbon long-term.

What is the annual seaweed production of the island of Wando?

• 750,000 tons

• 1 million tons

• 500,000 tons

• 2 million tons

Who is Korea's leading authority on seaweed mentioned in the video?

• Professor Han Joon

• Professor Park Soo

• Professor Ik Kyo Chung

• Professor Kim Lee

What species of kelp is being commercially farmed in Korea?

• Nori

• Wakame

• Laminaria

• Agar

How much carbon can 100 meters of seaweed capture annually?

• 20 tons

• 16 tons

• 10 tons

• 25 tons

Why is seaweed not widely accepted as a carbon storage solution?

• It is too expensive to cultivate

• It requires too much space

• It is not visible like trees

• It grows too slowly

What innovative product is being developed using seaweed to store carbon?

• Seaweed paper

• Seaweed bricks

• Seaweed textiles

• Seaweed fuel

What is a major challenge in creating seaweed bricks?

• Increasing the speed of production

• Reducing the cost of production

• Locating enough seaweed

• Finding a way to keep the seaweed dry and stable