New England Seaweed Culture Handbook

One goal for the development of sustainable domestic aquaculture is to ensure that commercial aquaculture has minimal adverse
effects on the environment. One way to achieve this goal is through development of improved methods of waste management for
land­based and coastal/offshore aquaculture. Fish excrete nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon dioxide. In coastal waters, high levels of these nutrients can trigger harmful algal blooms and contribute to excessive growth of nuisance algae, which in turn have negative consequences on coastal ecosystems and the economy. These nutrients could instead be used to support the growth of economically important seaweeds

This 92-page handbook provides instruction on nursery culture for four economically and ecologically valuable seaweeds.