Essays about: "Seaweed farming"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Seaweed farming.

  1. 1. AUV SLAM for Algae Farm Inspection : 3D Mosaicing using Sonar-Based SLAM

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Julian Valdez; [2023]
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    Abstract : The progression of seaweed farming and cultivation to an industrial scale relies on automating its processes. Utilization of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) can enable this process through their capacity to automate crop and structural inspections. READ MORE

  3. 2. Agroecological Mariculture : a case study of seaweed farming in Denmark

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

    Author : Liv Schantz Klausen; [2023]
    Keywords : Seaweed; Macroalgae; Seaweed farming; Agroecology; Aquaculture; Mariculture;

    Abstract : This thesis will seek to analyze the current state of seaweed farming in Denmark through an agroecological perspective. The focus is on the production systems and their challenges. Additionally, the future scenario for seaweed cultivation in Denmark and to what extent an increase is possible without compromising environment are discussed. READ MORE

  4. 3. STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM: USING LOW TROPHIC SPECIES IN SALMON FEEDS. Assessing the environmental performance of novel salmon feeds with LCA .

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Moritz Hempel; [2022-08-30]
    Keywords : LCA; Salmon aquaculture; novel feeds; seaweed; blue mussel;

    Abstract : Over the past 30 years, the formulation of salmon feeds has shifted from being based on marine ingredients like fishmeal and fish oil towards more plant-based ingredients. This shift was caused by limited supply of wild fish and general sustainability concerns related to using forage fish for feed, so they were mainly replaced with vegetable-protein. READ MORE

  5. 4. Value chain analysis : Searching for upstream value-adding in the Kenyan seaweed industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anton Dahlberg; [2022]
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    Abstract : Growing interest for seaweed derived products in industrial applications have driven demand for tropical seaweeds in recent decades. To take part of this development, Kenya has incorporated a target of expanding its existing yet small-scale seaweed industry through the Kenyan Blue Economy agenda. READ MORE

  6. 5. Carbon negative textiles issued from marine materials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Gianluca Managò; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Marine materials are a potential new raw source for the production of organic and vegan leather and cushioning materials. Being a carbon sink, seaweed and marine plants like seagrass and seaweed farming activity could have a crucial role in the current environmental crisis for the absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. READ MORE