Journal article
Realizing the promises of marine biotechnology
Biomolecular engineering, Vol.20(4), pp.429-439
07/01/2003
DOI: 10.1016/S1389-0344(03)00074-1
PMID: 12919830
Abstract
High-quality research in the field of marine biotechnology is one of the key-factors for successful innovation in exploiting the vast diversity of marine life. However, fascinating scientific research with promising results and claims on promising potential applications (e.g. for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, (feed-)products for aquaculture and bioremediation solutions) is not the only factor to realise the commercial applications of marine biotechnology. What else is needed to exploit the promising potential of marine biotechnology and to create new industrial possibilities? In the study project ‘Ocean Farming—Sustainable exploitation of marine organisms’, we explore the possibilities of marine organisms to fulfill needs, such as safe and healthy food, industrial (raw) materials and renewable energy in a sustainable way. One of the three design groups is envisioning the future of strong land-based ‘marine’ market chains. Marine biotechnology is one of the foci of attention in this design group. This article provides a model of future-oriented thinking in which a variety of experts actively participate.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Realizing the promises of marine biotechnology
- Creators
- Esther E.M. Luiten - Netherlands Study Centre for Technology Trends (STT), P.O. Box 30424, NL-2500 GK The Hague, The Netherlands.Ida Akkerman - The New Delta, Laan 1933-1, NL-6711 NX Ede, The NetherlandsAlbert Koulman - University of GroningenPauline Kamermans - Netherlands Institute for Fisheries Research, Centre for Shellfish Research (RIVO-CSO), P.O. Box 77, NL-4400 AB Yerseke, The NetherlandsHans Reith - Energy Research Centre of the NetherlandsMaria J. Barbosa - Wageningen University, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences, Food and Bioprocess Engineering Group, P.O. Box 8129, NL-6700 EV Wageningen, The NetherlandsDetmer Sipkema - Wageningen University & ResearchRené H. Wijffels - Wageningen University & Research
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Biomolecular engineering, Vol.20(4), pp.429-439
- DOI
- 10.1016/S1389-0344(03)00074-1
- PMID
- 12919830
- NLM abbreviation
- Biomol Eng
- ISSN
- 1389-0344
- eISSN
- 1878-559X
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2003
- Academic Unit
- International Programs; Spanish and Portuguese
- Record Identifier
- 9984398009002771
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