In addition, the EAM with high protein levels associated with other important nutrients
may also be used in the production of foods for fish farmed by
aquaculture. According to Mustafa, Wakamatsu, Takeda, Umino,
and Nakagawa (1995) a Porphyra meal used as a food additive in
fish feed appeared to improve body weight gain and increase triglyceride
and protein deposit in muscles as well as improve the
resistance of fish to stress or diseases.