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EC proposes action to unlock potential of seaweed. The EC has adopted the Communication ‘Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector’, a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of algae […]
AlgaeDemo demonstrates the full potential of seaweed. In Europe, seaweed farming is not exploited to its full potential, due to the usually small scale of the enterprises, the limited number […]
Aquaculture tech turns seaweed into a tailored superfood. Cultivating designer seaweed using innovative technology developed by Israeli researchers could help end malnutrition worldwide. A study using state-of-the-art aquaculture-tech to enrich […]
Science to support sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture development. The Alaska Fisheries Science Centre released its new strategic research plan for shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in Alaska. This strategic research […]
Public input sought for new BAP Seaweed Farm Standard. The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Seaweed Farm Standard has been released for public comment, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) unveiled on […]
‘Sea tractor’ harvests and replants carbon-capturing seaweed at floating farm. In a series of floating seaweed farms off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, a catamaran travels back and forth through […]
Mowi Scotland helps Skye seaweed business. The team at KelpCrofting, a seaweed farming business on the Isle of Skye, wanted to build a storage shed and managed to do so based […]
Global innovators unite to tackle sustainable seaweed solutions. Stakeholders, enthusiasts and newcomers from around the world are coming together for a 24-hour telethon to discuss the regenerative potential of seaweed. […]
Dutch seaweed company scales up for new farms. With its recent investment round, the Dutch impact company The Seaweed Company is taking a huge step in further scaling up the […]
Scots company aims to revolutionise use of kelp in EU. Among the many fundamental issues that our planet faces today, two are particularly concerning: how to provide healthy, nutritious food […]
Scottish seaweed farming needs Government support. The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) recently commissioned a report on Facilitating development of the seaweed cultivation sector in Scotland. The report assesses the role […]
Pilot project aims to establish commercial seaweed farming sector in New Zealand. A $5 million commercial regenerative seaweed farming pilot backed by the government could mark the beginning of a new industry […]
World’s first laver seaweed farm achieves ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard. A farm in Korea operated by the Haedam Co. has become the world’s first laver seaweed farm to achieve certification against […]
Study confirms restorative aquaculture has positive impacts on marine life. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the world’s leading conservation organisation, has released a ground-breaking new study that provides strong evidence that […]
Friend of the Sea certifies SeaExpert for sustainable seaweed production in the Azores. Friend of the Sea, the global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the […]
Researchers examine kelp farming’s benefits to the ecosystem. As aquaculture expands off coasts around the globe, Carrie Byron, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Programmes at […]
Successful seaweed industry can help tackle global poverty. A world-renowned seaweed expert will tell a meeting of UN representatives and global organisations today (Thursday) how the seaweed industry is helping […]
CH4 Global announces USD $3M seed round funding. With a focus on urgently impacting climate change within the next decade, aquaculture startup CH4 Global has announced that it has closed on […]
Government Grants will aid growth of seaweed market. The global market for seaweed accounted for ~US$ 10.5 Bn in 2018 and is expected to cross ~US$ 15 Bn by the […]
Sea cucumbers boosting bio economy of Zanzibar. Seaweed is a precious product for the 25 000 Zanzibari farmers that depend on it, 80 percent of whom are women, according to […]
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