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The GENIALG project aims to boost the Blue Biotechnology Economy (BBE) by increasing the production and sustainable exploitation of two highyielding species of the EU seaweed biomass: the brown alga Saccharina latissima and the green algae Ulva spp

GENIALG will demonstrate the economic feasibility and environmental sustainability of cultivating and refining seaweed biomass in multiple use demanded products of marine renewable origin. The consortium integrates available knowledge in algal biotechnology and ready to use reliable eco-friendly tools and methods for selecting and producing high yielding strains in economically feasible quantities and qualities. In a larger frame, conservation and biosafety issues will be addressed as well as more social aspects such as acceptability and competition for space and water regarding other maritime activities. To achieve these objectives GENIALG will foster a transsectorial and complementary consortium of scientists and private companies.

AQUATT'S ROLE
	Avril Hanbidge, Project Officer Avril is AquaTT’s Project Officer working on GENIALG dealing with the day to day running of WP7 – Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Dissemination and Outreach. She can be contacted for all communication and press queries in relation to GENIALG and its outputs and activities. Contact Avril about GENIALG
	Marieke Reuver, Project Manager Marieke manages and steers the project. Contact Marieke about GENIALG