Mitigation Using Aquaculture (Macroalgae)
SAMS experts have an established reputation in the development of new species for aquaculture (particularly macroalgae) and considerable experience with developing polyculture systems. Joint siting of aquaculture and renewable energy farms is currently being considered as a way of minimising or offsetting the environmental impact of some offshore renewable energy developments.
SRSL’ expertise in taking forward proposal such as this is reinforced by our large biofuel R&D programme, of which the Biomara Project forms one component. The 6 million Euro Biomara project is set to demonstrate the feasibility and viability of producing mari-fuels from marine biomass. The biomass will be derived from both macroalgae and microalgae sources, which may represent an economically and environmentally sustainable renewable fuel source. The project focuses on the regions of Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and the border part of Ireland.
For more information see http://www.biomara.com
