This makes mussels and ideal companion species in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) where they not only contribute to nutrient cycling but also support macroalgae growth by enhancing water ...

Women seaweed farmers in Kikungwi, Unguja, Zanzibar, are struggling with the growing challenges of climate change and plastic pollution, which are severely affecting their livelihoods.

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Seaweed is something we often treat as a bit of a nuisance, stepping carefully around it on the beach on our summer holidays. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses ...

Seaweed farming is the cultivation of marine algae in coastal waters, usually using floating rafts, ropes, or other structures. Unlike traditional agriculture, it requires no fertilisers, freshwater, ...

Seaweed may have health benefits, including improved thyroid function, blood sugar control, heart health, and weight management. However, eating too much seaweed can have potential risks and side ...

Seaweed is a crop with huge potential, but many of its current applications are comparatively low value. Harvested wild seaweed has, for example, long been used in an unprocessed form as a simple ...