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Algal Biotechnology Group – research and applications

Explore the future of algae. Learn more about our research on algal biotechnology and its applications for a sustainable future.

Our applied research and development in marine and freshwater macroalgal biotechnologies focuses on:

  1. the diversification of species for aquaculture;
  2. improvement of water quality in aquatic systems using macroalgal bioremediation technologies; and,
  3. the development of innovative macroalgal bioproducts.

Collaborating with industry, academia, independent science organisations, and Crown Research Institutions, we aim to deliver sustainable enterprises that can move quickly from pilot demonstration to commercial scale.

We are funded by the  and the 51.

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Contact us

Algal Biotechnology Group

We are based at the 51 Coastal Marine Field Station
58 Cross Road, Sulphur Point, Tauranga 3110 New Zealand