Growth - Production of Macroalgae for Human Consumption in the Pacific Northwest

Description

This proposal will focus on the production of fresh macroalgae in a land-based system. This type of production system avoids the regulatory and permitting issues associated with water-based systems, allows precise control of the rearing environment, reduces harvesting and management costs, and reduces nutrient discharges. While macroalgae can enhance human health, specific information is needed to ensure that this product is wholesome and safe to consume. Very little information is available on the composition of farmed raised macroalgae, contaminant levels, bacterial content, and post-harvest quality issues. This research will focus on three local macroalgae: Turkish towel (Chondracanthus exasperatus), Pacific dulse (Palmaria palmata), and sea lettuce (Ulva rigida). Dulse and sea lettuce are widely eaten in Canada and Europe. This basic information is needed to support the development of commercial macroalgae aquaculture in the Pacific Northwest. This research will be conducted at the Sol-Sea Farm; a production aquaculture facility located at the NOAA/NMFS research station in Manchester, WA. Current work will focus on improving product quality and reducing operational costs. Growth data.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
0 The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
0 Specific Growth rate of Farmed Macroalgae. https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/apex/parrdata/inventory/tables/table/farmed_macroalgae_growth
0 Specific Growth rate of Farmed Macroalgae. https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/apex/parr/farmed_macroalgae_growth/data/page/
0 View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/30898
33 NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/nwfsc/dmp/pdf/30898.pdf
0 NWFSC Dataset Information page. growth data https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/apex/parrdata/inventory/datasets/dataset/19330

Tags

  • proximate composition
  • northwest fisheries science center
  • doc/noaa/nmfs/nwfsc
  • balance
  • macroalgae
  • national marine fisheries service
  • noaa. u.s. department of commerce
  • bacterial levels
  • efs (environmental and fisheries sciences) division
  • manchester field station
  • contaminants

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