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GENIALG demonstrated the economic feasibility and environmental sustainability of cultivating and refining seaweed biomass in multiple use demanded products of marine renewable origin. The consortium integrated available knowledge in algal biotechnology and ready to use reliable eco-friendly tools and methods for selecting and producing high yielding strains in economically feasible quantities and qualities. In a larger frame, conservation and biosafety issues were addressed as well as more social aspects such as acceptability and competition for space and water regarding other maritime activities. To achieve these objectives, GENIALG fostered a transsectorial and complementary consortium of scientists and private companies.
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