date:Jul 21, 2012
according to the types of compounds extracted from the algae.
On the question of a resource base for seaweed in Australia, if commercialisation is a possibility, Charrison pointed out that vast quantities of seaweed grow along several of Australia's coastlines, enough for initial industry development.
However, much of this seaweed is strictly protected due to its important ecological roles. Therefore, the development of a large and successful industry would require a shift from wild harvest to