Seaweed farming is the act of cultivating and harvesting seaweed to earn an income. The algae cultivation is another opportunity that coast residents should venture in to support the blue economy initiative. This special type of farming offers alternatives to anglers affected by several legislations and insecurity. Here are three benefits of seaweed farming.
1. Improved water quality
Coast counties have a shortage of fresh water despite being near the largest water body in Kenya. Fortunately, open ocean seafood farming improves water quality. Increased seaweed cultivation will sort some of the issues that lowers quality of seawater including acidification. This venture helps in the breakdown of carbon monoxide and other water pollutants.
2. Contribution to renewable energy
With the environment being damaged by non-renewable sources of energy like petroleum, investment in renewable energy becomes a priority. Biomass can be produced from the brown and red algae. Production of seaweed in large quantities will help you earn, have biomass at home as well as supply it for commercial production of renewable energy.
3. Source of food
Food security is another concern that the world population is facing. Arable lands are shrinking as the population increases and weather conditions change. Concerned entities are trying to introduce seaweed as part of seafood. The algae is rich in antioxidants, calcium, iron and fibre.