Marine Agronomy Overview

The science and economics of producing crops in  the sea. Intensive systems = life cycle, hatcheries, company owned farms that are usually mechanized, usually long grow out – 1 year+  (Laminaria japonica) Extensive farms = usually vegetative, no inputs, maybe coastal, short grow in ponds but usually out – 4 to 6 weeks. (Kappaphycus alvarezii)