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Microalgae can be used to produce a wide range of metabolites, such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, or carotenoids. Under certain conditions, some microalgae have the potential to accumulate significant amounts of lipids (more than 50% of their ash-free cell dry weight). These characteristics give great potential for an immediate pathway to health food, feed additives, cosmetics and energy production. In this study, we compared characteristics of several marine microalgaes. Growth behavior, amounts of lipids and fatty acid composition of each microalgae strain was examined. Two strains which showed high cell concentration and produced omega-3 fatty acids were selected for further studies. Optimization of growth conditions such as compositions of medium and temperature is planned to increase biomass productivity and lipids accumulation.