BioMara: investigating the potential for sustainable marine biofuel

BioMara will investigate the potential use of both macroalgae and microalgae as alternatives to terrestrial agri-fuel production. The practicalities of using algal biomass as competitive, sustainable biofuel will be considered in concert with wide stakeholder engagement, whilst environmental impacts of algal cultivation and extraction will be core considerations of the project.

BioMara is funded under the European cross-border cooperative programme, INTERREG IVA, with match funding from the Irish and Northern Irish Governments, the Scottish Highlands & Islands Enterprise and The Crown Estate. The purpose of the funding programme is to promote cross-border cooperation amongst Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Irish Border region.

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