A seaweed aquaculture imperative to meet global sustainability targets

CM Duarte, A Bruhn, D Krause-Jensen - Nature Sustainability, 2022 - nature.com
Abstract Seaweed aquaculture accounts for 51.3% of global mariculture production and
grows at 6.2% yr− 1 (2000–2018). It delivers a broad range of ecosystem services, providing …

The future of aquatic protein: implications for protein sources in aquaculture diets

K Hua, JM Cobcroft, A Cole, K Condon, DR Jerry… - One Earth, 2019 - cell.com
Approximately 70% of the aquatic-based production of animals is fed aquaculture, whereby
animals are provided with high-protein aquafeeds. Currently, aquafeeds are reliant on fish …

Macroalgal biorefinery concepts for the circular bioeconomy: A review on biotechnological developments and future perspectives

ET Kostas, JMM Adams, HA Ruiz… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
The imminent need for transition to a circular bioeconomy, based on the valorisation of
renewable biomass feedstocks, will ameliorate global challenges induced by climate …

[HTML][HTML] Ulvan: A systematic review of extraction, composition and function

JT Kidgell, M Magnusson, R de Nys, CRK Glasson - Algal research, 2019 - Elsevier
Species of green macroalgae (Chlorophyta) of the genus Ulva are edible seaweeds with a
range of health promoting bioactive components. Ulva is high in dietary fibre which …

Ulva lactuca, A Source of Troubles and Potential Riches

H Dominguez, EP Loret - Marine drugs, 2019 - mdpi.com
Ulva lactuca is a green macro alga involved in devastating green tides observed worldwide.
These green tides or blooms are a consequence of human activities. Ulva blooms occur …

Seaweed biorefinery

MD Torres, S Kraan, H Domínguez - Reviews in Environmental Science …, 2019 - Springer
Seaweed offers a wide range of interesting bioactives. With over 10,000 species globally, it
is of great interest to be able to extract these compounds. Hence, seaweed fractionation into …

The underexplored potential of green macroalgae in aquaculture

A Moreira, S Cruz, R Marques… - Reviews in …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Green macroalgae (Chlorophyta) currently represent a residual fraction (< 1%) of global
seaweed biomass production landings. In turn, red (Rhodophyta) and brown (Ochrophyta) …

Green technology in green macroalgal biorefineries

M Zollmann, A Robin, M Prabhu, M Polikovsky… - …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Marine biorefineries, based on macroalgal (seaweed) feedstocks, could provide sustainable
alternative sources of food, energy, and materials. Green macroalgae, with their unique …

Using macroalgae as biofuel: current opportunities and challenges

G Gao, JG Burgess, M Wu, S Wang, K Gao - Botanica Marina, 2020 - degruyter.com
The rising global demand for energy and the decreasing stocks of fossil fuels, combined with
environmental problems associated with greenhouse gas emissions, are driving research …

Nutritional composition of beach-cast marine algae from the Brazilian coast: Added value for algal biomass considered as waste

A Mandalka, MILG Cavalcanti, TB Harb, M Toyota Fujii… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
In some coastal areas, large quantities of beach-cast macroalgae can accumulate and are
usually considered waste and disposed of. However, due to their biofunctional and …