Algae looked upon as possible biofuel and animal feed source

In the future algae could be a valuable source for the feed industry and for the biofuel industry but only if the energy sector and agriculture sector can focus their efforts. Senator Edgardo Angara said "A lot of research still needs to be conducted before algal biofuels can be as cheap as fossil fuels. But algae are already utilized for nutraceuticals and animal feeds for their proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. We may not have to put up subsidies for algal R&D in biofuels, because a processed algae industry in the country may already be lucrative in itself." Read more ...