Many seaweeds are of interest for industrial applications (e.g. nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, animal feeds) for the valuable compounds they contain. In the Western world seaweed cultivation is in its infancy but its development is necessary to allow supply to industry without pressure on wild populations. Kathriona meets the Irish researchers who are working in this area and find out how important this crop could be for areas as diverse as biofuel and cosmetic industries.
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