[USA] With edible kelp driving a $5 billion industry worldwide, Alaska shellfish farmers are exploring seaweed as the next step in their small industry. Continue reading Alaska shellfish growers learn about seaweed farming
Category Archives: Seaweed farming
Seaweed farming is the practice of cultivating and harvesting seaweed. In its simplest form, it consists of the management of naturally found batches. In its most advanced form, it consists of fully controlling the life cycle of the seaweed.
Israeli company sees potential in clean seaweed
[Israel] For some time now, seaweed has garnered a reputation as one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, but the problem marketers Continue reading Israeli company sees potential in clean seaweed
Losing interest in seaweed farming due to climate change
[Fiji] The impact of climate change has, to some extent, affected seaweed farming in the North resulting in farmers losing interest in the trade. Continue reading Losing interest in seaweed farming due to climate change
Samar-based NGO finalist in Project Inspire 2015
[Philippines, Singapore] Northern Samar-based social enterprise Sentro ha Pagpauswag ha Panginabuhi (Center for Local Economy Development) or SSPI, Continue reading Samar-based NGO finalist in Project Inspire 2015
Seaweed cultivation ushers waves of change in the Sundarbans
[India] In Bengal’s mangrove forests, the effects of climate change are forcing men to leave their families in search of work. Continue reading Seaweed cultivation ushers waves of change in the Sundarbans
Seaweed farms to heal Earth’s oceans and climate
[USA] Thimble Island Oyster Co. owner Bren Smith utilized an entire ocean column to grow kelp, oysters, clams and scallops in a concept that he calls 3D ocean farming. Continue reading Seaweed farms to heal Earth’s oceans and climate
Training in seaweed cultivation begins in Chinna Erwadi
[India] In a bid to wean away those engaged in seaweed collection in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, the Marine Algal Research Station has launched training and seaweed cultivation Continue reading Training in seaweed cultivation begins in Chinna Erwadi
Vertical seaweed gardens are the new way to feed ourselves from the overfished oceans
[USA] When Bren Smith first started cultivating seaweed in the Long Island Sound, his friends “laughed him off the water.” “They said I was growing arugula at sea,” he says. Continue reading Vertical seaweed gardens are the new way to feed ourselves from the overfished oceans
Seawater greenhouses to bring cultivation to Somalia
[Somalia, UK] Greenhouses that utilise seawater to cultivate crops in hot, arid climates are being introduced to help tackle food insecurity in Somaliland. Continue reading Seawater greenhouses to bring cultivation to Somalia
Seaweed price in East Nusa Tenggara drops
[Indonesia] A number of seaweed farmers in Nembrala village, West Rote sub-district, Rote Ndoa regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) reported that the price of seaweed in the region had drastically dropped. Continue reading Seaweed price in East Nusa Tenggara drops