New Project to Aid Seaweed R&D in Developing Nations
An initiative has received funding for research and development to address disease and pest infestations threatening the global seaweed industry, especially in developing countries.
The outbreaks are causing dramatic 15 per cent yield declines, particularly in three major seaweed-producing countries of Tanzania, Philippines and Indonesia, resulting in catastrophic socio-economic impacts on communities, according to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).