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The Kelp Business is Booming. How Big is Too Big?

Modern Farmer

Now seen as a “future-proof” material, seaweed is a hardy, fast-growing protein source useful for everything from biofuel to petroleum-free plastic to consumer goods like utensils , soap , clothing , and of course, food. The World Bank said raising this versatile crop in just 5 percent of U.S.