Asparagopsis taxiformis hatchery and cultivation manual
The emerging Australian seaweed industry is becoming prominent and attractive because of the role it can play in helping Australian agriculture realise its sustainability goals....
SEAWEED
Seaweed Culture in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture: Nutritional Benefits and Systems for Australia
39 pages
Published: 12 Jan 2009
Author(s): Winberg, Pia, Dr., Ghosh, Dilip, Dr., Tapsell, Linda, Professor
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This review contains a summary of the nutritional analysis and potential health benefits of eight seaweed genera, to support decisions on genera/species that could be cultivated in South East Australia, and integrated into aquaculture production systems. It is targeted at government organisations and industry with the capacity and resources for research and development towards a seaweed industry in Australia; specifically linked to the quickly developing aquaculture industry where environmentally sustainable production methods are key to the success of the industry.
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