Intelligence
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.
Intelligence
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."
Responsibility
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.
Responsibility
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.
Intelligence
Meet the woman who’s pioneering commercial kelp farming in New York
Former professional basketball player Sue Wicks launches New York’s first commercial kelp farm, spearheading a growing industry for the state.
Responsibility
TNC: New markets for seaweed aquaculture hold promise, but cost challenges inhibit growth
Seaweed farming can deliver economic and environmental benefits but is "significantly cost-disadvantaged," concludes a new TNC report.
Responsibility
Study: Large-scale seaweed farming for carbon capture ‘may not be feasible’
A new study raises concerns about the feasibility of global seaweed farming as a potential large-scale carbon capture solution.
Innovation & Investment
Tasmania green-lights research into offshore kelp farming
The project will focus on developing technologies suitable for commercial-scale offshore kelp farming and production in Tasmania.
Responsibility
Seaweed farming offers avenue toward greater food security
Seaweed farming has both proven history and huge potential. Large-scale farms could produce raw materials for biofuel, aquatic feeds and human consumption.
Health & Welfare
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.