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Harnessing the environmental and economic potential of seaweed to create a resilient future of aquaculture
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I. Faseeha   , M. Hafeez-ur-Rehman * , I. Ullah , T. Khan , S. Mustaqeem |
| University of Veterinary and Animal sciences, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Lahore, Pakistan & Student |
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| From the past 25 years the demand of macro-algae increase globally and its culture grown rapidly due to their environmental, nutritional and industrial strengths. It is also known for their rich content of lipids, fibers, protein, minerals and bioactive compound that make it priceless for the consumption of human animals, and aquatic organisms also use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and in cosmetics. Due to their rich content of polyunsaturated fatty acids and vital amino acids, macro-algae are developing as a sustainable substitute for fish oil in aquaculture feed. Historically employed in agriculture for their plant-growth-promoting properties, seaweeds continue to provide to enhancing crop yield. Furthermore, seaweed farming supports environmental stewardship by enhancing coastal ecosystem health and contributing a viable source of biofuel through anaerobic digestion. The diversity of seaweed species adaptable to various climates from tropical to temperate underscores the importance of increased investment in scientific exploration, technological advancement, and strategic policy-making to accelerate the development of the seaweed industry and its contribution to advancing the blue economy. |
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| Keywords: Seaweed, Sargassum, Macro-algae, Cultivation |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/05/23 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | Published: 2025/08/10
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