Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida
This 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...
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| author | Abdool-Ghany, A.A. Blare, T. Solo-Gabriele, H.M. |
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| description | This 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. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1313212024-05-01T08:17:11Z Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida Abdool-Ghany, A.A. Blare, T. Solo-Gabriele, H.M. seaweed culture composting market research waste management This 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. 2023-11 2023-07-27T16:07:49Z 2023-07-27T16:07:49Z Journal Item https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131321 en Open Access Elsevier Abdool-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 |
| spellingShingle | seaweed culture composting market research waste management Abdool-Ghany, A.A. Blare, T. Solo-Gabriele, H.M. Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title | Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title_full | Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title_short | Assessment of Sargassum spp. Management Strategies in Southeast Florida |
| title_sort | assessment of sargassum spp management strategies in southeast florida |
| topic | seaweed culture composting market research waste management |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131321 |
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