Essays about: "Seaweed cultivation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 essays containing the words Seaweed cultivation.

  1. 6. Developing biofertilisers in Grenada from the residues of an anaerobic digestion plant using Sargassum seaweed : Evaluating how problematic Sargassum algae can be turned in to a resource in Caribbean states

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Danielle Crowter Elfving; Emma Stahre; [2022]
    Keywords : Sargassum Algae; Fertiliser; Biofertiliser; Anaerobic Digestion; Massblooming; Cultivation; Sargassotång; Gödsel; Biogödsel; Anaerobisk Nedbrytning; Massblomning; Odling;

    Abstract : The West Indies have during recent years been experiencing large quantities of washed up Sargassum seaweed on beaches and coastlines causing many issues for local communities such as unpleasant odours, making beaches inaccessible and largely affecting tourism and fisheries. The issue has caused money loss for the communities both in cleaning costs and decreasing incomes from tourism and fishing. READ MORE

  3. 7. Optimization of Bacterial Strains and Development of Fermented Seaweed

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik

    Author : Eleni Milopoulou; [2022]
    Keywords : fermentation; lactic acid bacteria; seaweed; cultivation; bacterial growth; applied microbiology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This study aimed to understand the exploitation of bacterial strains used in various combinations to assist in the fermentation of seaweeds. The topic stems from the need to consider the valorization of seaweeds due to their abundance in natural habitats as well as their use as an innovative and sustainable food. READ MORE

  4. 8. Nordic sea vegetables as a future edible crop : is it sustainable and safe?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Patrik Zettergren; [2022]
    Keywords : Algae; food; sustainability; future crops; Nordic countries;

    Abstract : As the population continues to grow, so does the need for sustainable food sources. In recent years the production of sea vegetables has been getting more and more attention in the Nordic countries. The cultivation of seaweed can be connected to several of Sweden's national sustainability goals. READ MORE

  5. 9. Seaweed with several benefits A qualitative study about companies’ interest in an environmental project of seaweed cultivations and important factors to consider when formulating a sustainable value proposition of the concept.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kajsa Eriksson; Lovisa Rogbring; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Environmental project; Seaweed cultivation; Kelp; Saccharina latissima; Climate change mitigation; Carbon offsetting; Eutrophication mitigation.;

    Abstract : Climate change calls for urgent responsibility, not at least from companies, and limiting activities is vital to not suppress Earth's systems. Carbon offsetting is a short-term solution used by companies to lower its environmental impact, but new innovations are needed. READ MORE

  6. 10. Evaluation of Novel Probiotics Acting on Seaweed Biomass

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (CI)

    Author : Tushar Kaushik; [2021]
    Keywords : Seaweed; Alaria escuenta; Probiotics; Lactic acid bacteria; Biotechnology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Fermentation is a technique which has been employed for the preservation of food since time immemorial. With a growing population comes the challenge of providing accessible and nutritious food and at the same time adapting a sustainable approach to achieve the desired target. READ MORE