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Embedded in the sea ice of the arctic are creatures so small, you can't see them with the naked eye. These microalgae convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depends on them. In ...

SDG 2- Zero Hunger, SDG 12 - Responsible consumption, and SDG 13- Climate action. This Collection welcomes original research on microalgae, including work on cultivation systems and agricultural ...

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