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ClearDevelopment of a framework and toolbox for measuring and evaluating ecosystem interactions of seaweed aquaculture
This Dutch-language study (mostly in Dutch) developed a framework and toolbox for measuring ecosystem integrity in seaweed cultivation areas off the Dutch coast, relevant to scaling up sustainable aquaculture. Healthy coastal ecosystems with minimal microplastic contamination are important for sustainable seaweed production.
The Environmental Risks Associated With the Development of Seaweed Farming in Europe - Prioritizing Key Knowledge Gaps
This systematic review of environmental risks from European seaweed farming identified disease facilitation, population genetic alterations, and changes to the local physiochemical environment as the highest-priority concerns. While current small-scale operations are considered low risk, expanding to large-scale cultivation will require better understanding of scale-dependent environmental changes.
Contribution of seaweed farming to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and microplastics pollution
Researchers reviewed how seaweed farming can help fight two major environmental problems: seaweed absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere without competing for agricultural land, and seaweed-derived polymers can be used to make biodegradable plastics that break down without generating persistent microplastics. Scaling up seaweed-based bioplastics remains limited by production costs, but the potential environmental benefits make further research worthwhile.
A comparative environmental life cycle assessment of hatchery, cultivation, and preservation of the kelpSaccharina latissima
Researchers conducted a comparative environmental life cycle assessment of hatchery, cultivation, and preservation stages for the brown seaweed Saccharina latissima at a pilot facility in Sweden, accounting for nutrient bioremediation and carbon capture benefits. The study evaluated the environmental sustainability profile of seaweed cultivation as part of potential contributions to the circular bioeconomy.
The empirical evidence for the social-ecological impacts of seaweed farming
This systematic review assessed empirical evidence for social and ecological impacts of seaweed farming globally, finding that while benefits like improved water quality and coastal livelihoods are well-documented, many other claimed benefits lack strong empirical support.
Learning to discuss safety within the European seaweed aquaculture sector
This paper is not about microplastics. It introduces a generic safety assessment protocol for the European seaweed aquaculture sector, covering food safety, environmental safety, and occupational health. While seaweed farming occurs in marine environments where microplastics are present, the study focuses on developing safety frameworks for the aquaculture industry rather than addressing microplastic contamination.
Exploring Seaweed Cultivation in the Marine Environment and Its Interaction with Microplastic
This review examines interactions between seaweed cultivation in marine environments and microplastic pollution, exploring how seaweed can both accumulate microplastics and potentially be used in bioremediation strategies to reduce plastic contamination in coastal waters.
Harnessing seaweed farming for climate mitigation in South Korea: evaluating carbon dioxide removal potential and future research directions
Researchers evaluated the potential of seaweed farming as a carbon dioxide removal strategy in South Korea. They found that seaweed cultivation can sequester carbon through biomass storage and dissolved organic carbon release, while also substituting carbon-intensive products. The study suggests that scaling up seaweed aquaculture could contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation goals, though more research is needed on long-term carbon storage pathways.
Food safety in the seaweed food supply chain : Inventory of production, consumption and chemical and physical hazards
This Dutch food safety report inventories the chemical and physical hazards — including microplastics — present in seaweed cultivated for human consumption. As the seaweed food market grows, understanding contamination risks including plastic particles is important for protecting consumer health.
Global seaweed farming and processing in the past 20 years
This review examines global seaweed farming and processing trends over the past 20 years, covering production methods, diverse applications, and the challenges facing the industry as seaweed emerges as a promising sustainable resource.
Seaweed restocking along the Chilean coast: History, present, and inspiring recommendations for sustainability
This review examines three decades of strategies to restore commercially harvested seaweed stocks along the Chilean coast, where intensive kelp extraction has depleted natural beds. While biological feasibility has been demonstrated for several species, scaling these pilot approaches cost-effectively to fishing communities remains the key challenge.
Biomonitoring of microplastics, anthropogenic microfibres and glass retroreflective beads by marine macroalgae
Researchers explored the potential of marine macroalgae as biomonitors for microplastics, anthropogenic microfibers, and glass retroreflective beads in coastal environments. The study suggests that seaweed species could offer a more standardized and reliable method for tracking microscopic debris compared to conventional water and sediment sampling approaches.
Microplastics Content of Seaweeds in the Mariculture Potential Zone at The Southwest of Coastal Bawean Island
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in seaweeds from Bawean Island, Indonesia, finding that even sheltered coastal waters contained microplastics in red, green, and brown seaweed species collected from mariculture potential zones.
Artificial Seaweed Reefs That Support the Establishment of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Beds and Facilitate Ocean Macroalgal Afforestation: A Review
This review assessed the effectiveness of artificial seaweed reefs in supporting macroalgal forest restoration, identifying key design factors that determine success or failure in establishing submerged aquatic vegetation beds for ocean afforestation efforts.
The environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum
Researchers assessed the environmental impact and economic feasibility of producing calcium alginate bioplastics from Sargassum seaweed, presenting a novel approach that could address both plastic pollution and invasive seaweed problems in the Caribbean.
Food safety hazards in the European seaweed chain
Researchers reviewed food safety hazards in the European seaweed supply chain, ranking 22 potential hazards based on available evidence. Arsenic, cadmium, iodine, and Salmonella were identified as major hazards, while micro- and nanoplastics were among the hazards where significant data gaps exist. The study recommends collecting more data on these under-researched hazards, noting that factors like seaweed type, cultivation location, and processing methods all influence contaminant levels.
Evaluating Pollution from Aquaculture Materials and Developing Sustainable Alternatives to Reduce Marine Environmental Impacts: A Case Study in Vietnam
Researchers assessed the status of marine pollution associated with aquaculture activities in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on plastic and microplastic contamination from aquaculture materials, and developed recommendations for more sustainable alternatives to reduce the environmental footprint of coastal aquaculture operations.
Establishment of Effective Callus Induction in the Economically Important Brown Seaweed Ecklonia cava
Not relevant to microplastics — this study describes tissue culture techniques for inducing callus growth in the edible brown seaweed Ecklonia cava to support sustainable aquaculture, with no connection to plastic pollution.
Co-Culturing Seaweed with Scallops Can Inhibit the Occurrence of Vibrio by Increasing Dissolved Oxygen and pH
Researchers found that co-culturing seaweed with scallops in aquaculture systems can naturally suppress harmful Vibrio bacteria by increasing dissolved oxygen and raising pH levels. Both green and red macroalgae species were effective at inhibiting bacterial growth under laboratory and field conditions. The study offers an eco-friendly strategy for reducing disease risk in shellfish farming without relying on antibiotics or chemicals.
Investigation of microplastic pollution in Arctic fjord water: a case study of Rijpfjorden, Northern Svalbard
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in the remote Rijpfjorden fjord in Northern Svalbard, sampling both surface water and the water column down to 200 m, and found widespread microplastic presence even in this Arctic environment far from major pollution sources.