Prospective seaweed systems for North-West European waters

Loekie M. Zaat, Sander W. K. van den Burg, Tijs Ketelaar, Maximilian Koppenberg, Niklas Möhring, and Miranda P. M. Meuwissen.

Seaweed is a promising sustainable resource for food, feed, cosmetics, and biomaterials. While mostly cultivated in Asia, suitable systems for North-West Europe remain uncertain. This study identifies potential seaweed farming systems for different contexts, highlighting a preference for multi-species cultivation and automation. Key challenges include profitability, infrastructure, permits, and market uncertainty. The results support policy development and guide future research and technology.

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