Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology

Growing A Sustainable Future

Learn more about algae with IMET graduate student Kia Ramarui. The algae Kia studies has the ability to produce large amounts of antioxidants. Under stress, the algae produces astaxanthin, a bright red antioxidant. Astaxanthin is great for nutrition and is a wonderful natural pigment. Its uses range from cosmetics to aquaculture feed to supplements. As our populations continue to grow, its necessary to explore alternative nutrient sources for our people, crops, livestock and aquaculture. Algae could be this sustainable solution.

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IMET's mission is to develop innovative approaches to protect and restore coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainably use resources in ways to benefit human well-being, and to integrate research excellence with education, training and economic development.
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Entrepreneurship Programs

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology houses a business incubator and entrepreneurship program dedicated to assisting early stage science and science support companies. Click below to learn more about the marine, environmental, biotech, and human health startups that have benefited from these programs.
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