Nutritional Value and Use of Microalgae in Aquaculture
Abstract
This review provides a background on the usage of microalgae in aquaculture, focusing on
their nutritional value and transfer of nutrients through food chains. The current status of
knowledge is summarized and potential areas of research and industry development are
identified. The review is divided into six sections: (1) general attributes of microalgal
species used in aquaculture, (2) nutritional properties, (3) production systems, (4)
alternatives to fresh algae, (5) use of algae to enrich zooplankton and (6) directions for
future research.
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