Presenting a groundbreaking platform to assist in development of new biotechnology start-ups and enterprises, this book describes current trends in marine materials for a range of fields including tissue engineering, drug delivery, bioenergy, and adhesive products from preliminary research to clinical trial. Essential reading for both the novice and expert alike, it details the isolation and characterization of appropriate materials, extraction methods for the extraction and application of marine materials, the viability of low cost marine biomaterials, and the potential role of the biological applications to diseases such as inflammation, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.