ReposadoXochipilli said:

also the main issue with the "sea" is all the fertilizers and what not that is concentrated in there. and well, east/south valley in general.

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M. pyrifera has been utilized for many years as a food source;[18][19] it also contains many compounds such as iodine, potassium, other minerals vitamins and carbohydrates and thus has also used as a dietary supplement.[20][21] In the beginning of the 20th century California kelp beds were harvested as a source for soda ash.[18][22][23] With commercial interest increasing significantly during the 1970s and the 1980s this was primarily due to the production of alginates, and also for biomass production for animal feed due to the energy crisis during that period.[22][23][24] However the commercial production of M. pyrifera never became reality. With the end of the energy crisis and the decline in prices of alginates, the research into farming Macrocystis also declined.[19]

The demand for M. pyrifera is increasing due to the newfound uses of these plants such as fertilizers, cultivation for bioremediation purposes, abalone and sea urchin feed.[19][25] There is current research going into utilizing M. pyrifera as feed for other aquaculture species such as shrimps.[25][26] Recently, M. pyrifera has been examined as a possible feedstock for conversion into ethanol for biofuel use.[27]

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ballsalsa said:

ARGH! thats the opposite of tearing the idea a new asshole. try again!

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ballsalsa said:

for great justice

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For great justice

Patlal said:

I am not sufficiently competent and educated in that field to know if this is a good or bad idea.

You used big words and drew up something, therefore it must be realistic.

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Roostertail said:

I thought about something different. Aquaponic gardens with trout in the water.

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lets drive around said:

OP is this something that you can see becoming profitable in the long run or would this just be like a hobby/experiment/...? I think 99.9% of people starting their own business are looking to make a profit in the long run, or at least break even when all is said and done.

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lets drive around said:

if you can get the funds for a start up.

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ballsalsa said:

lets drive around said:

if you can get the funds for a start up.

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One day! That's why i'm going to school.  I figure having credentials might give me some credibility with banks, or at least with the dept of agriculture(gotta get those ag grants son!)

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