Seaweed sector in India holds promise: Experts
Speaking about the current status, Dr George said global seaweed production stands at 35.5 million metric tonnes, while India contributes only around 1 lakh tonnes. "Over 300 sites have been identified for seaweed cultivation across the country, but profitability remains a major hurdle," he said.
For the sector to grow meaningfully, multinational companies must step in with serious investments, he added. "Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have submitted draft policies on marine-culture policy.
A team is working on seaweed cultivation with support from dept of fisheries, govt of India," he noted.
Dr George pointed out that the type of seaweed cultivated plays a crucial role in commercial viability. Native species like Sargassum fetch just Rs 11 per kg, while non-native varieties such as Kappaphycus alvarezii fetch up to Rs 69 per kg. The govt has issued import and quarantine guidelines. CMFRI, which was designated as the Centre of Excellence for Seaweed Farming, is now facilitating stakeholder consultations to frame sustainable cultivation practices.
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Meanwhile, director of Karnataka fisheries department, Dinesh Kumar Kaller said that despite salinity fluctuations and urbanisation challenges in Mangaluru, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts show great potential for seaweed farming. "We tried seaweed cultivation in Ankola, but it did not succeed due to fluctuating salinity. We are now considering a cluster model and looking to procure high-quality seeds from Mandapam (Tamil Nadu) or Bhavnagar (Gujarat).
This approach can reduce transportation costs for farmers and simplify marketing," he said.
He also added that CMFRI has identified suitable locations in Udupi and Uttara Kannada, and a cluster-based model could help unlock the region's potential for sustainable and profitable seaweed farming.
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