Bolton, John J., Cyrus, Mark, Brand, Morgan J., Joubert, Michael, and Macey, Brett M. (2016) Why grow Ulva? Its potential role in the future of aquaculture. Perspectives in Phycology, 3 (3). pp. 113-120.

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Abstract

Recent literature reports that the future of seaweed aquaculture lies in two directions; in the medium term towards high value products such as functional foods and nutraceuticals, whereas in the longer term the feeding of humanity will require expanded production of low trophic level products from the sea. We make a case that species of Ulva are easy to grow, can be commercially successful in integrated systems, are particularly successful for nutrient removal (bioremediation) in land-based systems, and are beneficial as feed components for marine animals. There is a diverse and rapidly growing literature on health benefits from the consumption of Ulva. We provide evidence for a prediction that current technological and market constraints will be overcome, and that Ulva will become a major component of global marine aquaculture.

Item ID:	77231
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2198-011X
Keywords:	Aquafeed; nutraceuticals; functional foods; seaweed; marine macroalgae; Chlorophyta; IMTA; recirculation; bioremediation
Copyright Information:	© 2016 E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany.
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2023 05:03
FoR Codes:	30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3005 Fisheries sciences > 300501 Aquaculture @ 50% 30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3008 Horticultural production > 300802 Horticultural crop growth and development @ 50%
SEO Codes:	10 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 1002 Fisheries - aquaculture > 100299 Fisheries - aquaculture not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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