Abstract

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) damage ecosystems and threaten human health worldwide. Despite management efforts, bloom prevention and control remains a challenge not yet matched by resources or regulatory actions. Simultaneously, as a society, we increasingly demand sustainable bioproducts. The insertion of HAB biomass, biomass generated from HAB control efforts, into a bio-foundry business model presents a unique opportunity to pair HAB prevention, control, and mitigation (PCM) strategies with sustainable manufacturing. For successful coupling of HAB mitigation with bioproduct development, environmental managers and manufacturers must partner to overcome technical and logistical challenges, reach common goals, and facilitate safe downstream product lines. The success of such a partnership will require capital investment, changes in regulatory frameworks, and cultural shifts that allow for the exploration of creative solutions, materials, and products.

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