Could Seaweed be Florida’s Next Big Crop? Researchers are Exploring the Possibilities
UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant-led project investigates if sustainable seaweed farming can thrive in the state’s coastal waters, offering economic and environmental benefits.
Florida’s coastal waters are known for their bounty of oysters, clams, and shrimp, but a new research initiative is exploring whether seaweed could join the list of the state’s profitable marine crops. A team of researchers from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Sea Grant is investigating the feasibility and economic potential of cultivating...
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