The native Australian red seaweed Asparagopsis spp. has gained considerable attention for its potential to reduce methane emissions in ruminant animals. It is also developing as a valuable resource in a range of other industries and products.
The native Australian red seaweed Asparagopsis spp. has gained considerable attention for its potential to reduce methane emissions in ruminant animals. It is also developing as a valuable resource in a range of other industries and products.
Publisher: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Author: Rule M., Lane J., Martins A.P., Cyrus M.D., Nayar S., Hoang T., Mihaila A., Nardelli A. E., Tran H., Sjölund M. A. C., Stålemark C. O. M., Nunn H., Knauer J. 2025
Year: 2025
Based on a growing body of scientific literature, bivalves and seaweed are two species groups with the clearest potential to be farmed with few negative environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. These species can also provide important environmental benefits, such as improving water quality and providing wildlife habitat.
Publisher: Aquaculture Science Hub, The Nature Conservancy
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