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In the waters off the southern coast of India, women are cultivating seaweed, which is seen by scientists as a miracle crop since it's capable of absorbing more carbon dioxide gas than trees.

Authorities are now turning to seaweed farming to help decrease greenhouse gas emissions, reverse ocean damage and improve the marine environment.

However, together with these benefits, it also provides livelihoods for coastal communities.

It's had a huge impact.

The seaweed is farmed in frames and each frame generates 200 kilogrammes in a short, six week period.

This community has been able to expand the number of frames they grow from 10 to 50, but being mindful of respecting nature, they choose not to farm during the fish breeding season.

For some, seaweed farming has brought new opportunities.

Used in medicine, cosmetics, natural fertilizers and fuel, seaweed also plays a part in food processing.

Scientists regard seaweed as a miracle crop as it's eco-friendly and can be produced without either land or fresh water.

As well as soaking up carbon dioxide, it also releases oxygen into the marine ecosystem.

India's carbon dioxide production is the third highest in the world, so over the next five years, the Indian government is putting $85 million into seaweed farming.

While it offers many benefits, seaweed farming does involve some natural hazards.

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