Abstract Due to its large, exclusive economic zone, India has considerable potential for implementing large-scale cultivation of macroalgae. However, such cultivation requires the availability of, and access to, sites where technical, legal, governmental, and environmental factors are favorable. This review discusses the challenges that have held back the development of seaweed cultivation in India. The review is based on a literature survey and informal discussions with industry-related personnel. It cites the strong need for clear and definitive policies related to access to and use of coastal waters to enable the Indian seaweed industry to reach its full potential. The main challenges that the expansion of macroalgal cultivation in India face are related to legal and regulatory aspects that can be resolved by focusing the policy issues on providing planning tools toward success. In addition, there is a strong need for an adequate bioeconomy that clearly defines the need for marine macroalgal biomass for food, chemicals, and biofuels. Furthermore, the Indian government needs to allocate sufficient funds for accelerating seaweed R&D in areas of seaweed cultivation, harvesting, processing technologies, and their implementation in the local industry.

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印度沿海水域海洋大型藻类生物质生产面临的挑战

摘要 印度拥有广阔的专属经济区，在大规模养殖大型藻类方面具有相当大的潜力。然而，这种种植需要有技术、法律、政府和环境因素有利的场所。本综述讨论了阻碍印度海藻种植发展的挑战。该评论基于文献调查和与行业相关人员的非正式讨论。它引用了与获取和使用沿海水域相关的明确和明确的政策的强烈需求，以使印度海藻产业能够充分发挥其潜力。在印度扩大大型藻类种植面临的主要挑战与法律和监管方面有关，可以通过将政策问题集中在提供成功的规划工具上来解决这些问题。此外，强烈需要足够的生物经济来明确定义海洋大型藻类生物质对食物、化学品和生物燃料的需求。此外，印度政府需要拨出足够的资金，以加快海藻种植、收获、加工技术领域的海藻研发，以及在当地产业的实施。