Asian Journal of Research in Botany

An alga is a microorganism that comes in the context of both present and future sustainable living in this present world at large. It has come a long way. Algae can be also a macro-organism, such as many Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta and Ochrophyta. Previously, alga was referred to as a pollutant, a menace in the society and the environment. However, now with the advent of great discoveries and biotechnological advancement of Algae, significant t benefits can be achieved. Cultivation of algae is not only safe but also requires less space, is capable  more production and yield as well as being cost-effective, Algae have the ability to power a whole building, be used as biofuels for vehicles, for electrical purposes, for decorations and as health supplement for both humans and animals. The production of biofuels from algae has a good impact in the environment considering the problems experienced in the conventional fuels from hydrocarbons. The aquatics are not left out because they serve as great feeds for fishes and other aquatic livestock. Algae is the way forward when it comes to sustainable living.