A5078970800- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
2021
Abstract The US DOE/ARPA‐E MARINER program funded a 4‐year project to determine an optimal way grow kelps in large, nearshore and offshore arrays for the eventual purpose of biofuel production with goal keeping cost below $80 USD per dry metric ton kelp. This specifically looked at how Saccharina latissima can be grown Gulf Alaska reach that goal. There were three major aspects research: (1) optimize nursery seeding lines outplanting; (2) design economical, modular outplanting structure; (3)...
Abstract There has been increasing interest in Alaska regarding the commercial mariculture of kelp. Kelp farming can be an economic engine for coastal communities Alaska. Other benefits include ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration and mitigation eutrophication. In support this interest, several kelp species have examined potential. 1980s–1990s, experiments were performed on giant Macrocystis pyrifera . Female gametophytes exposed to varying levels chelated iron. Relatively low...