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Congratulations to our Spring 2022 Grantees!
Our Annual Meeting in Lisbon was the opportunity to introduce our Spring 2022 Grantees to our worldwide community! After a highly competitive evaluation process by our advisory board of seaweed industry experts, the Safe Seaweed Coalition Steering Committee made the...
Thrilling moments for Seaweed at UNOC in Lisbon
What a week for our Seaweed Revolution! We took advantage of United Nation's Ocean Conference to actively raise awareness on the potential for seaweed to support SDG14, starting with our very own Annual meeting and Seaweed Day on June 29th at Forum Picoas. Above is a...
Seaweed: A Revolution to Achieve Goal 14 and More
Official Side Event Safe Seaweed Coalition, in partnership with Australian Seaweed Institute and Lloyd’s Register Foundation Seaweed: A Revolution to Achieve Goal 14 and More June 30, 11:30-12:45 Committee Room, Altice Arena The event aims to highlight seaweed’s...
Safe Seaweed Coalition Annual Meeting & Seaweed Day, June 29th in Lisbon
Our first Annual Meeting will take place on June 29th, 10.30AM in Lisbon on the margin of the UN Ocean Conference! Venue is located in central Lisbon at Forum Picoas. We are calling on our membership to join in person or virtually to this important milestone on the...
On our way back from #SaferWorld22
Huge thanks to all our partners and visitors who participated during these two wonderful days at Lloyd's Register Foundation's Safer World Conference! Recordings of the two days will be available for up to 90 days on demand on the Safer World Conference Attendee Hub....
Join the Coalition next week at Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Safer World Conference!
The Seaweed industry and the Coalition will feature prominently next week at Lloyd's Register Foundation's Safer World Conference in London, a two-day hybrid conference bringing together thought leaders from research, academia, business and government to discuss...
The United Nations Environment Programme is looking for a Seaweed Farming Expert
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is looking for a Seaweed Farming Expert to carry out a technical in-depth situational analysis for the design and implementation of a sustainable scaling model for seaweed farming. This work will verify seaweed farming...
Safe Seaweed Coalition: 2021 Lookback & 2022 Look Forward
As the Safe Seaweed Coalition enters its second year of existence, our team wishes to look back at the substantial achievements of 2021 and the exciting agenda for seaweed in this coming year. In view of our worldwide geographic dispersion, we will organize two...
Our members from Sea Forest are looking for an experienced COO to join their fast growing team
Our members from Sea Forest in Tasmania are well positioned to become a leading player in the fast developing Asparagopsis market! Following the rapid growth in their business (see more in this brief video), they are looking for an experienced senior operations...
The Safe Seaweed Coalition awards €700,000 in first Call for Proposals
After a highly competitive evaluation process by an advisory board of seaweed industry experts, the Safe Seaweed Coalition Steering Committee announced the results of its first call for proposals. Sixteen projects were selected for funding, with a total value of about...
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Could Seaweed Be the Future Protein of the Nordic Countries?
Seaweed may not yet be a staple on Nordic dinner tables, but interest is growing rapidly. A new report, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, highlights that the protein content of certain seaweeds is comparable to that of legumes, such as soybeans.
Source : Pohjoismainen yhteistyö
Seaweed Harvest in East China: An Ecological and Economic Boon
In Huangbi'ao Township, East China, seaweed cultivation is transforming local economies and ecosystems, integrating with tourism and pioneering blue carbon trading, offering a model for sustainable development.
Source : Alwihda Info
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PlantSea Tackling Plastic Pollution with Seaweed and Innovation Support
Based in St Asaph, North Wales, PlantSea is tackling the global issue of plastic pollution head-on through biodegradable, seaweed-based packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. With support from the Welsh Government’s Innovation team, the company is accelerating its research, strengthening partnerships and preparing to scale production, helping to position Wales at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing.
Source : Business Wales
AMMACHI Labs Advances Sustainable Seaweed Farming Through Digital Innovation in Coastal Tamil Nadu
As part of the Blue is the New Pink initiative led by AMMACHI Labs and the Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, a series of field activities were conducted across the coastal villages of Thirupalaikudi, Sambai, Soliyakudi, and Thondi in Tamil Nadu to strengthen sustainable and technology-enabled seaweed farming practices.
Source : Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
How Young Women are Advancing New Zealand’s Seaweed Industry
Greenwave Aotearoa is exploring partnerships with cosmetic companies, product developers, impact investors and research organisations interested in helping scale native seaweed cultivation and ingredient development in Aotearoa.
Source : The Fish Site
Giant Kelp Emerges as a High-Value Driver in the Bio-stimulant Economy
Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly known as giant kelp, is rapidly gaining traction in agricultural bio-stimulant formulations in 2025 as input manufacturers seek more sustainable and effective solutions for crop production.
Source : Agrolatam
Donated Seedlings to Boost Seaweed Farming in Philippines' Iloilo Province
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) recently distributed 2.16 tons of tissue-cultured seaweed (K. alvarezii) seedlings to coastal communities in the northern portion of Iloilo province in the Philippines' Western Visayas region to support seaweed farming.
Source : Baird Maritime
Breakthrough for Seaweed Farming in the Baltic Sea
Gutweed could become a future crop in the Baltic Sea. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg, where researchers have, for the first time, successfully cultivated the seaweed through its entire life cycle in brackish water.
Source : University of Gothenburg
Can Spatial Planning in Aquaculture Contribute to Conservation?
Spatial planning can help ensure aquaculture development supports food production, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture call for balancing economic, social and environmental objectives when selecting sites for coastal and offshore farms.
Studies of biodiversity, water quality, climate and socio-economic factors, alongside stakeholder engagement and environmental impact assessments, are essential first steps. Strategic siting of seaweed, shellfish and offshore cage farms can improve water quality, reduce waste and protect marine ecosystems while maintaining productivity and profitability.
Source : FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture
Seaweed-Based Film Promises New Future for Packaging
Food packaging could soon take a major step toward circularity thanks to a new seaweed‑based plastic film developed by researchers at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS).
Source : Aberystwyth University