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Seaweed Farming Impacts Seagrass

This is a China news story, published by Phys Org, that relates primarily to Seagrass news.

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Expanding seaweed farms pose a risk to vital marine life

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Seaweed farms in Asia , in countries like China and Indonesia , are responsible for more than 95% of global seaweed production.

Seaweeds outcompete seagrasses in cooler waters, especially when nutrients in the water are very high.

Some scientists now advocate for a global expansion of seaweed farming in areas where Seagrass grows.

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