Seaweed Farming Offers Avenue Toward Greater Food Security

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Abstract: 

Seaweed farming is a sector of  aquaculture with proven history  and huge potential. In the future,  large-scale marine seaweed farms  could serve simultaneously as raw material sources for biofuel and  aquatic animal feed, and provide  food for the world’s growing  human population. IMTA development  will advance our knowledge of how to farm seaweeds and use seaweed products. Will seaweed be known as an “ocean vegetable”? Be realistic today, but remain farsighted about future possibilities.

Author(s): 
John Forster
Keywords: 
Sea vegetables
Biofuel
Kelp
Link / Ref: 
http://www.gaalliance.org/
Attachment: 
PDF icon Forster. 2011. Seaweed Farming Offers Food Security.pdf
Article Source: 
Global Aquaculture Alliance/Global Aquaculture Advocate
Category: 
Uses of Seaweeds: Food
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy