“Biological Inactivation”, Sand Loss and Toxicity: the Risks of Converting Invasive Algae Into Commercial Products

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The management plan of the Junta de Andalucía contains a catalogue of measures to prevent the conversion of the invading seaweed into “economic opportunity” spreading the species even more, erosioning the beaches or affecting workersHow to take advantage of the Asian seaweed: the plan of the Junta de Andalucía unleashes the criticisms of the fishermen Andalusia is going to enter the unknown territory in the coming months: a new relationship with…

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The Andalusian coasts have seen how for the ninth consecutive summer the Asian seaweed, Rugullopterix okamurae, an invasive species, has colonized from Almeria to Cadiz. The Onubense coast is free for the moment from a problem that not only affects the enjoyment of the beaches, but is also being felt on the seabed and, consequently, in the fishing sector. This species of algae was detected for the first time in Europe in 2002, in France, in 2015…