Why is the Indian Government promoting invasive seaweed like Kappaphycus Alvarezii?

Why is the Indian Government promoting invasive seaweed like Kappaphycus Alvarezii? | DTE Docs

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Seaweed farming is not restricted to native or naturally occurring seaweeds. Cultivation of other non native species like Kappaphycus alvarezii have been on the rise in the last few years.
But a quick study reveals that this particular species is not native to Indian waters and is part of the world’s 100 most invasive species list (according to IUCN).
So, why is there still an active encouragement from the government’s side to grow this species? What is the economic model of this seaweed variety? Does its cultivation have long term consequences on the environment?
To understand what’s happening on ground, Down to Earth visited several sites across different states of India, including Gujarat, where early trials of non-native varieties like Kappaphycus failed; Tamil Nadu, where the practice has been ongoing for over a decade and Goa, where new sites are being considered.
Down to Earth is Science and Environment fortnightly published by the Society for Environmental Communication, New Delhi. We publish news and analysis on issues that deal with sustainable development, which we scan through the eyes of science and environment.

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@kookiev7971 Күн бұрын

Seaweed is highly consumed in other countries like Korea, japan etc. on daily basis and it is also good for health. So if we produce seaweed, it also be helpful to achieve SDG

@mtarkes 2 күн бұрын

I am surprised that with such a long coastline, India has not developed a seaweed food culture.

@srinivasakrishna4682 14 сағат бұрын

If it becomes invasive, it may threaten to fishing, travelling and other diversity of life along the coast.

@WorldConkerer2012 14 сағат бұрын

too much poo in the water

@LogicalBotany Күн бұрын

Prof. Sahoo is one the pioneer scientist, who did lot of work on seaweed cultivation and still doing

@snatachakraborty3124 2 күн бұрын

Please put some of the references. Also, thanks so much for producing such imminently urgent matter. Indian government seems to be taking the down side of invasive species and trying to make profit from that!!

@Saurabhkumar-27 Күн бұрын

*Thanks Down To Earth 🌍*

@shreeveda 11 сағат бұрын

India has not even used the tip of the iceberg of the HUGE potential of it's coastline and the wider seas and ocean.

@sainiamarjeet Күн бұрын

just like palm farming as main crop in indian cooking oil strategy instead of giving MSP for oilseed like groundnut, mustard, safflower, sunflower, olive, sesame, flaxseed which can grown across india and more sustainble than palm.

@shunya-themultiplepersonal619 Күн бұрын

Thankq Team...🙂🙂

@lohith_sai 13 сағат бұрын

Indigenous high value seaweeds should be promoted Invasive species must either be eliminated or controlled, so that it doesn't affect local environment adversely

@innermagnet8288 2 күн бұрын

Good insights.

@shreeveda 11 сағат бұрын

Wonderfully presented. 🎉🙏

@D2E 5 сағат бұрын

Many many thanks

@UjjayKannayt 2 күн бұрын

Fabulous 😊😊

@KTstudyvlogs-k2m 5 сағат бұрын

❤❤❤

@yasheshshah4091 Күн бұрын

😃 The issue is being exaggerated as if it's a national crisis. After watching this, Kappaphycus appears for me a bigger threat to the ocean than the large industries establishing on coastal areas, which will release gallons of wastewater into the ocean. Most people don't truly understand how nature and ecology work. I'm damn sure 99% of people don't even know that Conocarpus is a mangrove species. On the one hand, the government promotes mangroves, while on the other, people criticize them. However, with proper management, this species can actually benefit the environment.

@shreeveda 11 сағат бұрын

No, you interpreted this video wrongly. There was no attempt to show it as a bigger threat. It was a professional presentation of facts.