Integrated systems incorporate seaweed in South African abalone culture
South African abalone culture is growing and many of the land-based tank production systems use wild-harvested kelp to feed the animals.
Beefing up seaweed production to green up beef
Josh Goldman is on a mission to reproduce asparagopsis, a tropical seaweed that could have a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.
Project seeks to ‘fill knowledge gaps’ about potential toxins in kelp and seaweed
Nofima scientists aim to expand knowledge of potentially toxic elements in cultivated sugar kelp and wild-harvested kelp and seaweed.
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.
Study: Mussel and seaweed farming can boost wild fish populations
Study shows mussel and seaweed farming can increase fish populations and biodiversity, showing potential environmental and economic benefits.
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.
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.
Seaweeds: Top mariculture crop, ecosystem service provider
Seaweed aquaculture represents approximately half of the world mariculture production, but since seaweed farming is mostly concentrated in Asian countries, there is a lack of appreciation for this resource in the Western world.
Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 2
Seaweed remains a relatively untapped resource with potential as edible food, feed ingredients, cosmetics, agrichemicals, biomaterials and bioenergy molecules.
Seaweed farming collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms is involved in a collaborative salmon and seaweed farming initiative in Loch Spelve to boost the marine environment.
Maine seaweed-farming network harvests a record 1.3 million pounds in 2024
Atlantic Sea Farms harvests a record 1.3 million pounds of farmed seaweed in 2024, experiencing "tremendous expansion."
WHOI, WWF team up on seaweed farming research
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the World Wildlife Fund will test sugar kelp strains and measure the yield and quality of new strains.
Seaweed aquaculture provides diversified products, key ecosystem functions, part 1
Seaweed plays key roles in Earth processes as a primary producer and link in the food webs of coastal and estuarine ecosystems.
Seaweed farming in Chile: A review
Over the last 15 years, seaweed farming in Chile reached a volume of over 300,000 metric tons per year, half brown algae and half red algae.
Asparagopsis seaweed producer nets contract with cattle feed supplement maker
Blue Evolution, a producer of Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed, will supply Blue Ocean Barns with a feed supplement to suppress cow burps.
Seaweed products find varied commercial, medical applications
Seaweed products like extracts are ingredients in many beauty products and creams, and widely marketed as natural herbal and weight-reduction products.
University of Glasgow will increase its salmon and seaweed farming research
The University of Glasgow has received £3 million in funding for farmed salmon health and seaweed aquaculture research.
Effects of red seaweed extracts on shelf life of black tiger shrimp
This study evaluated red seaweed extracts for antioxidant properties and ability to extend the shelf life of black tiger shrimp during storage for 14 days.