Intelligence
Scientists in Scotland develop land-based method to cultivate red seaweed year-round
SAMS researchers develop a land-based method to grow dulse, cutting mortality and enabling year-round red seaweed production.
Intelligence
New seaweed farming economics: Insights tool may help pave the way to larger-scale and lower-cost production
Seaweed farming could enter a new era of efficiency as Maine researchers unveil an analytic tool designed to help farmers boost profitability.
Intelligence
Could triploid kelp cultivars expand seaweed farming in the face of climate change?
Seaweed farming research reveals triploid breeding that creates heat-tolerant, fast-growing kelp, boosting yields and cutting ecological risk.
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
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.
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.