Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida

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dc.creatorAbdool-Ghany, A.A.
dc.creatorBlare, T.
dc.creatorSolo-Gabriele, H.M.
dc.date2023-11
dc.date2023-07-27T16:07:49Z
dc.date2023-07-27T16:07:49Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T17:58:34Z
dc.descriptionThis study evaluated the economic viability of Sargassum management strategies in southeast Florida. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key informants, beach managers and potential users. To compare the strategies, a cost and market analysis was conducted to assess the value of Sargassum compost relative to other compost products available in the market. The findings indicate that composting Sargassum is an economically viable option and suggests the potential for recouping some of the costs associated with beach cleaning through the sale of compost. Furthermore, the utilization of Sargassum compost could offer a cost-effective alternative as soil amendment, especially in the face of rising fertilizer costs. However, it is crucial to address concerns regarding compost quality due to contaminants such as plastics and arsenic before implementing a composting operation. This aspect necessitates thorough investigation and remediation to ensure that the resulting compost meets quality standards and is free from potentially harmful contaminants.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/131321
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/151207
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceAbdool-Ghany, A.A.; Blare, T.; Solo-Gabriele, H.M. 2023 Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances. ISSN 1879-0658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2023.200175
dc.subjectseaweed culture
dc.subjectcomposting
dc.subjectmarket research
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.titleAssessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida
dc.typeJournal Item

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