What is the economics of seaweed farming in the world?

I think its relevant on a regional scale rather than on global scale. Here are examples : 1) Ireland https://www.was.org/documents/MeetingPresentations/AQUA2012/AQUA2012_0540.pdf 2) Tanzania http://www.crc.uri. read more

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Seaweed farming is an extractive aquaculture whose very process of production of valuable biomass renders the sea’s various ecosystem services with ecological and economic values (Chopin et al., 2008, 2010; Neori et al., 2007; Radulovich et al., 2015). read more

The economics of seaweed farming in the Philippines. You might as well read the links, but I'll just pick out some tidbits. 1) Ireland. Seaweed and biotechnology in Ireland is worth 18 million Euros. Cash flow for 100 tonne Laminaria digitata (or 14 tonnes dry). Break even price 2.15 euros per kg. I think figures below is for non-dried seaweed. read more

Developments in the seaweed farming industry in the Philippines are outlined. A large part of the coastline is ideal for seaweed farming; the 2 species of Eucheuma cultivated commercially are E. cottonii and E. spinosum . Aquaculture technology, prices, production costs and profit margins are examined. read more