印尼海藻养殖：环保与生计的双赢之路
In the turquoise waters of eastern Indonesia, thousands of small-scale farmers tend underwater gardens that are not vegetables but seaweed. These farms, consisting of ropes and nets anchored near the shore, have become a vital source of income for coastal communities. For many families, seaweed offers a more reliable livelihood than fishing, which can be unpredictable due to overfishing and changing ocean conditions.
The demand for Indonesian seaweed has grown steadily because it is used in products ranging from ice cream and toothpaste to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Carrageenan, a substance extracted from red seaweed, acts as a thickener and stabiliser in countless everyday items. This global appetite means that farmers like those in the province of South Sulawesi can earn a steady wage by harvesting four to six crops per year.
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