Annotated Source and Synthesis
Antonio Spence (620147013)
The University of the West Indies
FOUN1014- Critical Reading and Writing in Science and Technology and Medical Sciences
Ms. Sheryl Dean
Monday 12PM, 24/02/2025
Annotated Source
Topic: The potential of algae as a sustainable nutritional source of food
Resiere, D., Kallel, H., Florentin, J., Banydeen, R., Compton, K., Gueye, P., Mehdaoui, H.,
Neviere, R. (2023, March 17). Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean: A major public health
problem
still
unsolved.
Journal
of
global
health,
13,
03017.
https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.13.03017
The purpose of this source is to highlight the environmental and health issues that arise due
to excessive accumulation of Sargassum sp. Algae in the Caribbean. The journal section provides
emphasis on the lack of an effective response to the threat, as well as the need for more coordinated
approaches to mitigate the issue. The main audience of this extract are environmental
researchers/scientists, as well as public health officials; sub-audiences include policy makers and
climate change specialists. The journal, titled Journal of global health, is published online and
readily available to global and regional readers. Its relevance lies in its focus on algal pollution as
well as the gaps in political and scientific intervention, specifically in the Caribbean. Furthermore,
the journal was published on March 17, 2023.
This artefact has high credibility as the authors are all affiliated with various university
hospitals. Additionally, the primary authors have published multiple works in public health
concerns related to Sargassum sp. The study references official data from international
organizations such as CARICOM. The study was also peer reviewed and is published in a reputable
medical journal, which ensures its validity. That said, the artefact, and the information within, is
most believable and may be referenced.
The language used is formal and scientific, which is the appropriate form for researchers,
scientists, or public health professionals. As such, the artefact utilizes technical terms or jargons
related to environmental/health sciences, which indicates suitability for a specialized audience. As
such, it is clear the intended audience is expected to understand the use of such terms and would
not require or prefer simplification. The context of the artefact also implies the need for jargon, as
it was published in a professional medical/scientific space and written by medical professionals.
Synthesis
All three sources discuss the impact and possible innovations of Sargassum sp. of algae for
various regions including the Caribbean, China, and India. The issue being highlighted is the lack
of proper mitigation strategies for algal overgrowth in the Caribbean and the effects of prolonged
overgrowth, while detailing the nutritional value of algae. All three sources discuss algae, with two
focusing specifically on Sargassum sp. of algae. That said, each artefact is affiliated with
academic/scientific professionals and organizations. The relevant differences lie in the purpose of
each artefact, ranging from presenting information on the danger of algal overgrowth to exploring
nutritional benefits of consuming algae. The “nutritional, therapeutic, pharmacological and
industrial values” (Afreen et al., 2023, p. 154) of Sargassum algae provides an alternative
mitigative strategy to the negative effects caused by its overgrowth in Jamaica, and the wider
Caribbean.
References
Afreen, A., Rasool, F., Fatima, M. (2023, January 01). Bioactive properties of brown
seaweed, Sargassum wightii and its nutritional, therapeutic potential and health
benefits: A review.
Journal
of
Environmental
Biology.
146-158.
http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/44/2/MRN-5081
Menezes Souza, C. M., Bastos, T., Santos, M. (2021, December 6). Microalgae use in animal
nutrition. Research, Society and Development. https://doi.org/10.33448/rsdv10i16.22986
Resiere, D., Kallel, H., Florentin, J., Banydeen, R., Compton, K., Gueye, P., Mehdaoui, H.,
Neviere, R. (2023, March 17). Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean: A major public health
problem
still
unsolved.
Journal
https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.13.03017
of
global
health,
13,
03017.