Marine biomass: New York State species and site studies. Annual report 1 Dec 80-30 Nov 81

Technical Report · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6680401

Squires, D F; McKay, L; Brinkhuis, B; Davies, D; Hanisak, D

Nine species of indigenous New York seaweeds were surveyed for potential as feedstock for methanogenesis. Laminaria and Gracilaria are primary candidates on the basis of growth studies and gas yield data provided by General Electric. Agardhiella, Codium and Fucus merit further study. A two species (warm and cool water) cropping system appears feasible in terms of year-round sustained yield. Initial data suggest nitrogen is not limiting in New York coastal waters. Preliminary data from raft culture experiments suggest that some species' yields may be higher in the field than in the laboratory. Important technical gains were made in affixing attached-growth-mode species to substrates. Sites for use in larger scale experimental structures around Long Island were evaluated for their environmental and use-conflict parameters.

• Research Organization: New York Sea Grant Inst., Albany (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6680401
• Report Number(s): PB-82-216136
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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METHANE
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