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

Vegetables from the sea

Abstract: 

In what could be the first step toward a new aquaculture sector in Florida, researchers at Florida Atlamtic University (FAU) have succeeded in growing nutritious sea vegetables using aquaculture while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency and productivity. 

Author(s): 
Liza Mayer
Link / Ref: 
Aquaculture North America
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PDF icon Vegetables from the sea - Aquaculture North America.pdf
Article Source: 
Aquaculture North America
Category: 
Aquaculture methods
Basic Biology