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Samphire (sea asparagus or sea fennel) is a coastal plant enjoyed in cuisines worldwide. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants  and minerals, yet low in calories, it has strong potential to substitute salt, replace artificial additives and functionalise foods by enhancing nutritional value and health benefits. Despite this, samphire has never truly entered

A Maltese marine geoscientist is leading an international team of researchers on a five-week expedition to one of the least explored parts of the Atlantic Ocean. Aaron Micallef, a senior scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California, is chief scientist aboard the research vessel Falkor (too) , operated by the Schmidt Ocean