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COP26: positioning seaweed as a powerful ocean-based climate solution
COP26 brought the seaweed family together to position seaweed as a multifaceted ocean-based solution to tackle Climate Change. In the Blue Food session organized by our UNGC partners, seaweed –presented as a powerful tool for bridging nutrition needs with climate...
Safe Seaweed by Design is launching a survey on safety hazards in the seaweed sector
Our partners from Safe Seaweed by Design, a project led by the Wageningen University, are launching a study to assess the most important occupational, environmental and food safety hazards in the seaweed sector. We strongly support this initiative that falls fully...
The Safe Seaweed Coalition Roundtables are opening next week!
The Safe Seaweed Coalition Roundtables are opening next week, April 13th 2PM (GMT+1), with a discussion on Seaweed in Africa! In the perspective of creating a space for collaboration between seaweed stakeholders in Africa, our members will identify challenges and...
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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