We reviewed over 407 global seaweed introduction events and have increased the total
number of introduced seaweed species to 277. Using binomial tests we show that several …

Indonesia is the world largest producer of the red seaweeds Kappaphycus and Eucheuma;
however, this country is facing significant challenges such as disease outbreaks, epiphyte …

Abstract The European, Canadian, and Latin American seaweed industries rely on the
sustainable harvesting of natural resources. As several countries wish to increase their …

At present sustainability is one of the main societal challenges. The core objective of global
sustainability is to match the supply of food, feed, and fuel with the demand of the world's …

Seaweed aquaculture beds (SABs) that support the production of seaweed and their diverse
products, cover extensive coastal areas, especially in the Asian-Pacific region, and provide …

A literature review revealed that at least 56 non-native species, primarily invertebrates and
seaweeds, have been introduced to seagrass beds, largely through shipping/boating …

Global warming is of increasing concern worldwide. The question of how to mitigate the CO
2 released into the atmosphere is the most topical issue, and sustainable solutions are …

Macroalgae has numerous commercial uses and the potential to create large carbon sinks.
The study reviewed the legal context, including environmental and social aspects, for the …

Kelp cultivation started in Japan, China and Korea, mainly for human consumption; new
applications are still expanding. In Chile, three 'wild'Lessonia species and Macrocystis …

Field‐based cultivation of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma seaweeds is widespread across the
tropics and is largely done to extract the polysaccharide carrageenan, which is used in …