The "superfood" tree that floats under the sea of Vietnam, grows "incredibly fast", what kind of tree is it that has great potential?

A recent conference in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, highlighted the potential of mollusc and seaweed production, with a focus on the health benefits of seaweed and plans to expand cultivation. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung discussed the nutritional value and benefits of seaweed for health and beauty products. The Department of Fisheries aims to increase the seaweed growing area to 16,500 hectares by 2024, producing 155,000 tons. The Vietnam Fisheries Association plans to increase seaweed output from 180,000 tons to 500,000 tons by 2030. Despite these plans, the pricing and stability of raw seaweed are currently low and unstable, with most sold through traders rather than directly to manufacturing enterprises. The global market for seaweed is projected to grow significantly, reaching 5.56 billion USD from 2023-2028, with Vietnam's seaweed export turnover being very modest. The industry faces challenges but is seen as a foundation for sustainable aquaculture due to its environmental friendliness and fast growth rate.

At the conference "Development of mollusc and seaweed production" held in Nam Dinh recently, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung - Chairman of the Vietnam Seafaring Association said that seaweed extract contains large amounts of marine minerals such as magnesium, calcium, copper, potassium, selenium, zinc, iodine and iron, low fat, as well as antioxidants, nutrients and fiber, vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, fatty acids and important amino acids necessary for the body... Therefore, seaweed is very good for tissue regeneration, creating skin elasticity, used in acne creams, anti-aging creams, skin tightening, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, soothing sensitive skin, irritation due to environmental influences. In Vietnam, according to data from the Department of Fisheries, in 2024, the seaweed growing area will be 16,500 hectares, with an output of 155,000 tons. In our country, there are 827 recorded species of seaweed, of which 88 are blue-green algae, 412 are red algae, 147 are ...