Falkenbergia rufolanosa Harvey

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by  M.D. Guiry

Tapping Oceans' Bounty

Abstract: 

As demand for resources grow, the ocean may offer opportunities with fewer impacts than on land, so long as sustainable practices are ensured. Seaweed provides one such sustainable source for biofuels and other products, and with added bioremediation effects.

Author(s): 
Jessica Marshall
Article Source: 
ensia
Category: 
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy