Seaweed aquaculture and mechanical harvesting: an evidence review to support sustainable management.

Published online
04 Aug 2022
Published by
Natural England
Content type
Reports
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Author(s)
Wilding, C. & Tillin, H. & Corrigan, S. E. & Stuart, E. A. I. A. & Felstead, P. & Lubelski, A. & Burrows, M. S. D.

Publication language
English
Location
UK & Wales & England

Abstract

Seaweed production in England and Wales is an emerging industry. The aim of this contract was to increase understanding of the methods used for mechanised harvesting and seaweed aquaculture, potential environmental effects or impacts, potential management measures, and to develop recommendations for best practices.

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