Just as the forestry sector has tapped into the carbon credit market, the aquaculture sector, particularly seaweed farming, is emerging as a promising avenue with the potential to store up to 1,500 tonnes of greenhouse gas per square kilometre.
Scientists from the Institute of Biotechnology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully developed 69 extracts from 11 species, belonging to eight genera of seaweed for dietary use in Alzheimer's treatment.
Fishermen in the coastal localities of Ninh Hai and Thuan Nam districts in Ninh Thuan province have enjoyed a bumper seaweed crop in recent days. The seaweed has been selling for high prices, securing a significant source of income for the fishermen.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target to produce some 500,000 tonnes of seaweed by 2030 as part of the nation’s seafood development strategy.
Seaweed dumpling soup is a simple and easy made dish. The healthy soup has a great taste as it has all essential nutrients such as glucide, fat, vitamins and minerals.
The Quang Ngai province has allocated 1.83 mln USD to support ecosystem recovery and biodiversity supervision, and step up the protection of the Ly Son Marine Protected Area (MPA) from 2018 to 2022.
Seaweed farming is growing as a lucrative business in coastal provinces, providing big income for farmers and helping improve local marine environment.
Managers, experts and producers of the seaweed business gathered to discuss growth outlook for the sector at a workshop held by the Directorate of Fisheries in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa, on March 9.
The Global Environment Facility agreed to fund a project on managing and sustainably exploiting sargassum in Nha Trang City of central Khanh Hoa province to improve female locals' livelihood.
