Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

  • Eutrophication is a major problem in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL)  
  • One natural response to eutrophication is increased algal growth
  • Previous studies identified Ulva lactuca as one of the fastest-growing macroalgal species in the lagoon (Whitehouse and Lapointe, 2015) 
  • Ulva lactuca also has potential use as a fertilizer, creating a link between nutrient removal and beneficial reuse
  • This study aimed to quantify nutrient uptake rates of Ulva lactuca in order to estimate how much nutrient load could theoretically be reduced through large-scale cultivation

Advisor

Austin L. Fox

Publication Date

4-24-2026

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