Researchers lay groundwork for emerging US seaweed industry

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Abstract: 

Cultivation of seaweed in the US faces big barriers: the lack of commercial-scale processing, competition with lower-cost Asian imports, inconsistent oversight, and increasing food safety concerns, say farmers and researchers.

These problems are preventing farmers from harnessing seaweed’s full potential.

“Seaweed globally is upwards of a $12-billion industry, just growing and wild harvesting it, whether for cosmetics, filler for food or for human consumption. We are really in a good situation here in North America to provide the best seaweed in terms of nutrient and health value to the rest of the world due to our water-quality regulations. But we are so far behind in terms of growing in the oceans and aquaculture,” says Greg Martino, co-owner of Cottage City Oysters on Martha’s Vineyard.

Author(s): 
Liza Mayer
Lynn Fantom
Link / Ref: 
Aquaculture North America
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Article Source: 
Aquaculture North America
Category: 
Ecological Services
Economics