National Fisheries Research and Development Institute

Organisation

National Fisheries Research and Development Institute

Projects:

  • The objective of this study was to develop new technologies for transplanting kelp seedlings (Ecklonia cava) to artificial reefs in order to reduce costs and improve conservation outcomes by increasing ease and efficiency of restoration. The objective of restoration was to enhance seaweed resources (i.e. bio-energy) and coastal productivity, remove nutrients from seawater and improve the abundance of a commercially important seaweed and the species it supports.