Macroalgae (Seaweed)

Farming
Ira “Ike” Levine, Ph.D.
Natural and Applied Science
University of Southern Maine
Algae Foundation

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Gracilaria “Ogo” Cultivation

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Kappaphycus and Eucheuma
• Developing
independent
rural farming
operations
• > 70,000 farmers
earning ~ $55
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Global Kappaphycus cultivation provides thousands of jobs,
enhancing the quality of life of coastal people.

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Philippines Farming

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Sugar Kelp Farming - Coastal Waters of Maine

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