Zhen Li

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570206, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Aquaculture, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0029
Received: 20 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 31 Oct., 2024    Published: 29 Nov., 2024

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Li Z., 2024, Economic and environmental aspects of Porphyra spp. cultivation: current practices and future prospects, International Journal of Aquaculture, 14(6): 288-298 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0029)

This study focuses on the cultivation of Porphyra spp., and although its cultivation helps carbon sequestration, reduces nutrient pollution and provides prospects for circular economy applications, large-scale cultivation also brings risks such as habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. The article explores the economic and environmental significance of laver cultivation and its key role in modern aquaculture, summarizes the opportunities and challenges of laver cultivation, and shows the successful experience and difficulties of laver cultivation through several case studies. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of policy formulation, international cooperation and market access to promote the sustainable development of laver industry.

Porphyra cultivation; Carbon sequestration; Nutrient pollution; Biodiversity loss; Sustainable development