In Patuakhali University, the invention of researchers in seaweed has immense potential to be used in the country and abroad.
In the Bay of Bengal, the immense potential in seaweed is opening new doors of possibilities around seaweed (sea-weed) grown carelessly on the seashore. Algae, once of little value to coastal people, is being transformed into nutritious food and various cosmetics. And this success came from Patuakhali science and technologyA group of researchers of the university (Pabiprabi) hold the hands of teachers and students.
The research team of Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics of the Faculty of Fisheries, Pobi Prabi has been cultivating and processing algae for several months to produce various products. The algae have been used in labs to produce ice cream, sweets, jelly, biscuits and nori sheets, an essential ingredient in the popular Japanese food sushi. Not just food - including food supplement tablets, soaps, lotionsCosmetics are also developed. Bioplastics, biodiesel can also be made from algae.
পুষ্টিবিদদের মতে, সামুদ্রিক শৈবালে রয়েছে প্রচুর পরিমাণ হাই-ফাইবার, প্রোটিন, ভিটামিন, ওমেগা-খ্রি ও খনিজ উপাদান। এসব মানবদেহের রোগপ্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা বাড়ানোসহ ত্বক ও চুলের যত্নে কার্যকর ভূমিকা রাখে। ইতোমধ্যে এসব পণ্য ব্যবহারকারীরা সুফলও পেয়েছেন।পবিপ্রবির পুষ্টি ও খাদ্যবিজ্ঞান অনুষদের সহকারী অধ্যাপক মো. Shahidul IslamSaid, the stress on animal vitamins and minerals can be met through algae. Algae can be an effective solution to combat the adverse effects of climate change and reduce the pressure on animal and plant resources, researchers say. Professor of Fisheries Biology and Genetics Department of Pobipro. Md. Rajeev Sarkar said that seaweed contains high quality protein, vitamins and minerals. Dietary antioxidants diseaseIncreases immunity. Algae is very nutritious. Relieves iron deficiency and mental depression especially in women. The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in algae help develop baby's intelligence, eliminate gas and lower cholesterol levels. He said that 0.5 kg of carbon dioxide can be absorbed per kg of dry algae. Professor Dr. Chairman of the same department. Md. Ariful Alam to the representativeHe said, a large amount of algae is found in the coastal areas, especially in Kuakata and Cox's Bazar. Besides, there is a huge potential for algae cultivation. If products made from algae can be spread across the country, coastal areas will be a role model for sustainable development. Experts believe that if coastal algae cultivation can be developed in a sustainable manner, it will become a new hope for the food and beauty industry as well as the livelihood of coastal people.