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Algae: little-known allies of marine balance and their role in capturing CO₂

Les algues : alliées méconnues de l’équilibre marin et leur rôle dans la captation du CO₂

Algae: The Invisible Pillars of Life on Earth

Without algae, no life. Without algae, no oxygen.
The first plants to appear on our planet, these marine organisms are now essential allies for the health of our environment. Discreet but essential, algae play a major role in the balance of the oceans and the atmosphere.

The future lies in the ocean.
We often hear that the Amazon is the lungs of the Earth. In reality, this title belongs to marine plants: between 70 and 80% of the oxygen in our atmosphere is produced by phytoplankton and marine algae, or around 330 billion tons of oxygen per year . A figure that reminds us of the extent to which terrestrial life depends on the marine world.

Natural CO₂ sensors

Beyond producing oxygen, algae are also formidable carbon traps . Through photosynthesis, they absorb carbon dioxide from the water and air, actively participating in climate regulation.

Some studies estimate that they could absorb up to 200 million tons of CO₂ per year . This essential role makes algae a natural and powerful lever in the fight against global warming.

Guardians of the marine ecosystem

Algae are also valuable indicators of ocean health . Their presence, diversity, or, on the contrary, their disappearance, give us valuable information on water quality and current ecological imbalances.

Preserving algae means preserving all marine biodiversity.

Knowing algae better means loving them better. And loving them better naturally means protecting them better.

We have chosen to formulate our treatments using marine active ingredients, including algae. This choice embodies our desire to raise awareness of respect for the oceans and all living things.