Mariculture of Seaweed

Macroscopic marine algae form an important living resource of the oceans. Seaweeds are food important for humans and animals, as well as fertilizers for plants and a source of various chemicals. Seaweeds have been gaining momentum as a new experimental system for biological research and as an integral part of integrated aquaculture systems. We all use seaweed products in our day-to-day life in some wayor other. For example, some seaweed polysaccharides are used in toothpaste, soap, shampoo,cosmetics, milk, ice cream, meat, processed food, air freshener, and many other items. In many oriental countries such as Japan, China, Korea, and others, seaweeds are diet staples.