It is important to note that if macroalgae form part of the feeding regime
for cultured abalone, growth should not be compromised compared
to current formulated diets. The current literature relating to
the growth of abalone fed fresh macroalgae and formulated diets is controversial
and conflicting (Naidoo et al., 2006; Garcìa-Esquivel and
Felbeck, 2009; Hernández et al., 2009; Mulvaney et al., 2013a).