Seaweed

The wonder and science of the world's most successful plants

Juliet Brodie

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English

Greenfinch
12 September 2024

History of science; Phycology, algae & lichens; The natural world, country life & pets

Seaweeds - or marine algae - are one of the most diverse and dazzling organism groups on the planet. They have existed for over 1.6 billion years and survived every extinction event on the planet. Capable of thriving in some of the most extreme environments on earth, marine algae are found within in sea ice of the Arctic Ocean, as well as extreme acid, alkali and salt environments, and have been recorded at ocean depths of over 200m.

Professor Juliet Brodie, internationally renowned expert on marine algae, reveals their beauty and complexity - showing how they are vital not only to our global ecosystems but to the future of the planet. Professor Brodie explains the evolutionary significance, symbiotic relationships and strange sex lives of these curious organisms, and profiles 45 different species from around the world - each chosen to reflect a unique or fascinating aspect of these extraordinary organisms.

By: Juliet Brodie
Imprint: Greenfinch
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529427431
ISBN 10: 1529427436
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Professor Juliet Brodie is a leading global expert on marine algae. Juliet is an active research leader - currently undertaking two major research projects in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Her research has taken her to all corners of the world over a 30-year career. She is a faculty member at the Natural History Museum and has been involved in numerous outreach programmes and exhibits, as well as leading the Big Seaweed Search project. In 2020 she was awarded the prestigious medal of the Linnean Society for service to science.