Authors :
Aysha Akhtar; Md. Suzan Khan; Mohammad Hasan; A.M. Farhaduzzaman; Mahadi Hasan Osman; Md. Neamul Hasan Shovon
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7478867
Abstract :
Seaweed is a group of marine plants with a
growing potential for economic growth in the world's
coastal states. Recently, Bangladesh has also been making
strides toward social and economic benefits and a healthy
environment, which will help the blue economy advance.
As raw materials for bio-chemicals (agar, agarose, algin,
and carrageenan), dyes, food, feed, enzymes, drugs,
hormones, etc., this marine biota has grown its reputation
among coastal communities and businesses. This
subsector provides a means of subsistence and income and
creates job opportunities. However, quality and safety
concerns are currently among the most significant
concerns. This study sought to identify the opportunities
and constraints for practical seaweed farming and the
establishment of a seaweed economy in Cox's Bazar
regarding cost-effectiveness and producers' and traders'
willingness to pay. The study site has the potential for
establishing practical seaweed farming and marketing,
provided that government policies and sector control are
maintained. Before such establishment, the relevant
authorities' official demarcation or zoning of seaweed
farming sites (e.g., BARI, BFRI, DoF, BORI) is essential
in terms of legal constraints and compliances. In addition,
coordination among developing organizations must be
ensured to reduce redundancy. Utilizing a scientific
method to process seaweed is essential for maintaining the
quality standard of the seaweed. Also, the right training
and technical support should be kept up so that patients
have access to better technologies, more research, and
effective treatments.
Keywords :
Seaweed, Coastal Communities, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Seaweed is a group of marine plants with a
growing potential for economic growth in the world's
coastal states. Recently, Bangladesh has also been making
strides toward social and economic benefits and a healthy
environment, which will help the blue economy advance.
As raw materials for bio-chemicals (agar, agarose, algin,
and carrageenan), dyes, food, feed, enzymes, drugs,
hormones, etc., this marine biota has grown its reputation
among coastal communities and businesses. This
subsector provides a means of subsistence and income and
creates job opportunities. However, quality and safety
concerns are currently among the most significant
concerns. This study sought to identify the opportunities
and constraints for practical seaweed farming and the
establishment of a seaweed economy in Cox's Bazar
regarding cost-effectiveness and producers' and traders'
willingness to pay. The study site has the potential for
establishing practical seaweed farming and marketing,
provided that government policies and sector control are
maintained. Before such establishment, the relevant
authorities' official demarcation or zoning of seaweed
farming sites (e.g., BARI, BFRI, DoF, BORI) is essential
in terms of legal constraints and compliances. In addition,
coordination among developing organizations must be
ensured to reduce redundancy. Utilizing a scientific
method to process seaweed is essential for maintaining the
quality standard of the seaweed. Also, the right training
and technical support should be kept up so that patients
have access to better technologies, more research, and
effective treatments.
Keywords :
Seaweed, Coastal Communities, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
