Algae cultivation, also known as algaculture, is the process of cultivating algae for commercial or research purposes. Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that range in size from microscopic single-celled organisms to large, multicellular seaweeds. They are found in a wide variety of aquatic environments, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and ponds.
Algae are an important source of food, fuel, and other products. They are used as a food source for humans and animals, and they are also used to produce biofuels, fertilizers, and other products. Algae have a number of benefits over other crops, including their ability to grow in a wide range of environments, their high growth rate, and their ability to produce a variety of products.