Use of Macroalgae for Bioenergy Production in Latvia: Review on Potential Availability of Marine Coastline Species

The review focuses on macroalgae species abundant on the coastline of Latvia. Biomass potential of the three Baltic Sea species representative of genera: Fucus vesiculosus, Furcellaria lumbricalis, Ulva intestinalis were compared and their suitability for energy production was investigated. Productivity, growth and biochemical composition was evaluated to estimate potential for biomass applications.