[USA] More than $2 million in federal grants has been awarded to a Connecticut program to help create a clearinghouse for seaweed Continue reading Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
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Seaweed farming could mitigate climate change
[USA] According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addressing carbon emissions from our food sector is Continue reading Seaweed farming could mitigate climate change
Kiwi company funded $75,000 by Government to try turning pest seaweed into high-value export
[New Zealand] A Coromandel business wants to make the most of a pest seaweed by turning it into a sought-after food export.
Scottish scientist leads FAO talk about seaweed biosecurity
[UK] The world needs to rethink its approach to seaweed biosecurity, suggested a panel at the United Nations’ Food and Continue reading Scottish scientist leads FAO talk about seaweed biosecurity
The aquaculture industry is trying to take fish out of fish food. Are microalgae the solution?
[Global] A NASA-developed technology originally meant to sustain astronauts is changing the way farmed fish are fed—and may help Continue reading The aquaculture industry is trying to take fish out of fish food. Are microalgae the solution?
Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
[USA]Bobbing on a boat above the Great Gun Shellfish Co. farm in Moriches Bay, owner Paul McCormick tucked a slice of freshly Continue reading Stony Brook researchers hope sugar kelp turns into next specialty crop
All hail Spirulina, the most super of superfoods
[Global] We’re always on the lookout for the next big super ingredient. Something that tastes of the future, that’s healthier, Continue reading All hail Spirulina, the most super of superfoods
This Oakland wild harvested seaweed company makes a case for sustainable aquafarming in California
[USA] About five years ago, Catherine O’Hare started harvesting seaweed on the California coast as a hobby. Using just a pair of Continue reading This Oakland wild harvested seaweed company makes a case for sustainable aquafarming in California
Aquaculture in a time of climate change
[USA] The unexpected consequences of climate change are often, well, unexpected. Researchers at the Moss Landing Marine Labs Continue reading Aquaculture in a time of climate change
Algae gave germ of an idea to firm’s founder
[UK] A Scottish start-up company is on track to revolutionise the animal feed industry by producing an omega3-rich nutrient using Continue reading Algae gave germ of an idea to firm’s founder