Responsibility
Scientists call for global conservation of wild seaweed at UN ocean summit
Wild seaweed must be protected like coral reefs, scientists argue, citing its role in climate, food security and ocean ecosystem health.
Innovation & Investment
Dutch engineer’s land-based seaweed farm gives new meaning to greenhouses
Sven Rusticus, founder of Seaweedland in the Netherlands, discusses the benefits of growing seaweed on land and potentially licensing the technology.
Responsibility
Seaweed species face widespread local extinction by 2100, landmark report warns
A new report warns seaweed species face local extinction by 2100 and calls for global action to protect these vital marine habitats.
Innovation & Investment
U.S. launches program to advance deep-water seaweed farming
U.S. invests $25M to advance deep-water seaweed farming to fuel energy markets, grow U.S. industries and boost ocean tech leadership.
Intelligence
How the oceans are changing the very fabric of the fashion industry
Seaweed, old fishing nets and invasive species are being used to make apparel and biodegradable packaging in the fashion industry.
Responsibility
Study: Farming shrimp with oysters and seaweed cuts nitrogen output
A new study finds pairing shrimp with oysters and seaweed reduces nitrogen levels, making shrimp farming more responsible and profitable.
Intelligence
Mariculture interest is rising in Alaska, but connecting to markets is another matter
NOAA Fisheries’ State of Alaska Aquaculture Report paints a promising picture, but local producers face a raft of post-harvest challenges.
Responsibility
Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration called questionable, risky and not the best use of valuable biomass
Study: Without sound science on the impacts to fragile ecosystems, seaweed carbon sequestration distracts from more effective interventions.
Intelligence
The secret to growing the seaweed farming industry? SAMS study says public trust
The emerging UK seaweed farming sector needs public backing for long-term success, the Scottish Association for Marine Science reports.
Intelligence
Playing favorites: How selective breeding can grow the seaweed sector
Seaweed farming experts are urging producers to employ selective breeding to capitalize on desired traits amid a changing climate.
Intelligence
Financial benchmarking report released for Maine seaweed producers
The Maine Aquaculture Association has published a report to help seaweed farmers start and grow sustainable businesses.
Intelligence
Company granted patent for innovative seaweed integration in commercial baking
Sea & Flour is the first company to integrate seaweed into commercial baking with a patent approved process.
Responsibility
Community-focused research project to explore regenerative farming in Australian waters
A community-focused research project will explore the responsible growth of regenerative farming in waters off the New South Wales coast.
Intelligence
Maine seaweed farming company secures a kelp dryer and promptly decides to share it
Oceans Balance in Maine secured an industrial kelp dryer from South Africa that has the capacity to process other local seaweed farming producers’ plants.
Responsibility
‘Red sea plume’ alga may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow manure
Adding red sea plume (Asparagopsis taxiformis) to stored dairy cow manure can cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half, a new study finds.
Innovation & Investment
‘Everyone is going to need a lot of seaweed’: Maine-based seaweed polymer innovator wants fisheries and aquaculture to quit plastics
Viable Gear Founder Katie Weiler joined the Advocate and Aquademia to discuss making lobster bait bags and other products with a seaweed polymer.