VOICED : Seaweed farmers in hot water as Zanzibar struggles

What are the primary uses of seaweed exported from Zanzibar?

• Cosmetics, medicines, and toothpaste

• Furniture and textiles

• Construction materials

• Automobile parts

Why have seaweed prices dropped in Zanzibar?

• Overproduction of seaweed in Zanzibar

• Government-imposed price controls

• A decrease in global demand for seaweed

• Increased competition from Indonesia and the Philippines

How has the drop in seaweed prices affected farmers in Zanzibar?

• It has led to an increase in seaweed production

• It has caused farmers to switch to other crops

• It has discouraged farmers from continuing seaweed cultivation

• It has resulted in higher profits for farmers

What environmental factor is making seaweed more vulnerable to disease?

• Pollution from nearby factories

• Overfishing in the area

• Warmer water temperatures

• Increased salinity

What solution is being encouraged to help seaweed farmers combat environmental challenges?

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Increasing the use of pesticides

• Cultivating crops in deeper, cooler water

• Switching to freshwater seaweed varieties