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A Peek Into Phytoplankton Culture
Tom Harper's sea farm engages in high-quality phytoplankton culture from which the harvests are extracted of their essential oils, resins and nutrients for the marine phytoplankton products known as FrequenSea. It was his positive experience with the marine organisms known as phytoplankton that motivated him to enter into its cultivation.
In many ways, the methods used in the cultivation of the phytoplankton follow the general principles of the science of algae culture. The main difference lies in the extraction process known as Aqueous Molecular Partitioning but that's getting ahead of the story.
Mixed Culture Production
Seawater is directed into the tanks of the sea farm, which means that the phytoplankton under cultivation grows in its natural environment. However, the seawater must be specially sterilized to prevent biological contamination that can spoil the growth of live phytoplankton. The sterilization method may involve either exposure to ultraviolet radiation or high temperatures in carefully controlled conditions.
Where others engage in phytoplankton culture involving only one species of algae, the sea farms of manufacturer FrequenSea, cultivates diverse species of micro algae - over 200 in all, in fact. In this way, the nutrients contained in the different species of phytoplankton can be harnessed in the most optimum way possible.
The state-of-the-art equipment in the sea farm ensures that the growth conditions for the phytoplankton are always at the best possible levels. In this way, the microscopic one-celled plants of the ocean can grow faster, generate more energy and produce more nutrients.
Growth Conditions
nd speaking of growth conditions, majority of the aspects of algae culture are practiced as exact science while other areas require the expert eye of an experienced practitioner. In that sense, phytoplankton culture is both a science and an art, which Tom Harper and his team have perfected to a T.
It should be noted that different species of algae require different growth conditions although there are a few that can be cultivated in the same medium with satisfactory results. Water, light and carbon dioxide as well as sea minerals are the most critical factors in the cultivation of phytoplankton in Tom Harper’s sea farms.
Without going into the technicalities of phytoplankton culture, the following are the ideal growth conditions in growing phytoplankton in tanks:
- Nutrients specifically fertilizers like iron are added to the medium to accelerate the growth of the microorganisms.
- Temperature range must mimic the natural environment of the algae species being grown. A few degrees in differences, whether it is warmer or colder, can kill the phytoplankton within hours.
- Light exposure is critical in phytoplankton culture since it is the main factor in photosynthesis. The surfaces of the medium are agitated with the use of compressed air or paddle wheels to let the phytoplankton circulate and, hence, prevent overexposure to the sun. Take note that direct sunlight is too strong for the phytoplankton.
- Aeration is also critical to the growth of the microorganisms, which is also achieved through the agitation methods.
From the abovementioned discussion, it cannot be denied that Tom Harper and the FrequenSea Company exert plenty of time, effort and money to ensure that the phytoplankton produced by the sea farm is of the highest quality. In so doing, FrequenSea is the best in the health superfood industry, hands down.
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