Write a note on economic importance of algae?

Algae has a variety of economic applications. They are the principal producers in aquatic habitats and fix half of the total carbon dioxide on the planet through photosynthesis.

(a) Food source: Porphyra, Sargassum, and Laminaria are among the edible marine algae. Proteins abound in Chlorella and Spirulina. As a result, they're employed as dietary supplements.

(b) Economic significance: Agar is used in the making of jelly and ice cream. Gelidium and Gracilaria are the sources. Chocolates, paints, and toothpaste all contain carrageenan as an emulsifier. Red algae is used to make it.

Many red algae, such as Corallina, are utilized in the treatment of worm diseases.

Algae has a variety of economic applications. They are the principal producers in aquatic habitats and fix half of the total carbon dioxide on the planet through photosynthesis