The rapid growth in sea-cage fish farming in the UK,
particularly in Scotland and Ireland, and the extent
to which intensive aquaculture results in degradation
of the surrounding environment has been the subject
of continued speculation and investigation. Growing
seaweed crops is a possible means of reducing
possible environmental impact through utilisation of
excess nutrients. Cultivation of two seaweed species
with commercial potential: Laminaria saccharina and
Palmaria palmata or Dulse was trialled at three
fish farm sites in north-west Scotland. Yields were
greater close to fish farms and...