Category: Marine resources

Over 90% of the world's carrageenan is sourced from cultivated *Eucheuma* and *Kappaphycus* species, but selecting the best source of carrageenan depends on the specific gelling or thickening properties required for the final product. These polysaccharides from red seaweeds have a wide variety of commercial uses.

With an estimated biomass of around 300 million tonnes in the Southern Ocean, Antarctic krill are among the most abundant animal species on Earth. Due to their rich nutritional profile, many consumers are asking: What is krill used for? These tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans are harvested for a variety of commercial uses, including dietary supplements, animal feed, and even human food.