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Unlocking the Potential of Europe’s Seaweed and Bivalve Industries
Seaweed and bivalve aquaculture hold immense promise for restoring ocean health, mitigating climate change, and strengthening coastal economies. Market forecasts point to double-digit growth over the next decades. Yet, despite increasing investment and...
In Memoriam: Professor Thierry Chopin
Tribute to Professor Thierry Chopin, by Dr. Philippe Potin, scientific director of the Global Seaweed Coalition. Throughout his career, Thierry was known for his enthusiasm, charisma, and sense of humor, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific community and...
Congratulations to our 2024 Grantees!
After a highly competitive evaluation process undertaken by the GSC Scientific and Strategic Advisory Councils, the Global Seaweed Coalition Leadership Committee gathering our founding partners from UN Global Compact, CNRS and Lloyds Register Foundation made the final...
The Global Seaweed Coalition will be visiting Japan in April
The Global Seaweed Coalition will be visiting Japan in April! Our local partners from UN Global Compact Japan are working on organizing a great seaweed conference at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo (April 26th, 2pm) in partnership with the French Embassy &...
Official UNEA-6 Side-Event: “Seaweed as a nature-based solution to tackle the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution”
Seaweed at the UN Environmental Assembly ! We are currently facing a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These crises are undermining nature’s ability to provide ecosystem services that support human and non-human well-being....
Joint press release: 1st EU Algae Awareness Summit
The first EU Algae Awareness Summit will be held from 5 to 7 October 2023 at the Maison de l’Océan* in Paris. This unprecedented event in Europe, co-organized by the European Commission, the French Government and the Global Seaweed Coalition (UN Global Compact) with...
Découvrez le monde des algues le 7 octobre à la Maison de l’Océan à Paris!
🌊La magnifique Maison de l'Océan, lieu environnemental de référence au cœur de Paris ouvrira ses portes au public le 7 octobre prochain pour une journée d'immersion dans le monde des algues ! Partez à leur découverte à partir de 10 heures au cours de cette journée...
The Global Seaweed Coalition is looking for its new Scientific Officer
The Global Seaweed Coalition is looking for its new Scientific Officer! Hosted by our founding partners from CNRS, the Scientific Officer will manage GSC funded projects and be the main contact point with project holders. Supervised by the GSC Scientific Director,...
Global Seaweed Coalition Annual Meeting: 5 October 2023 in Paris
After a busy transition year, the Global Seaweed Coalition is proud to invite our growing community to our second Annual Meeting, to be held 5 October 2023 at the Maison de l'Océan in Paris. This Annual Meeting is an opportunity to look back together at our...
Safe Seaweed Coalition becomes the Global Seaweed Coalition
Seaweed stakeholders stepping up global collaboration to scale climate and nature solutions The Safe Seaweed Coalition is proud to announce it has become the Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC), hosted by its founding partner United Nations Global Compact. The potential...
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Climate Fighters Find Innovative Way to Feed the Beast
An Australian seaweed production plant is at ground zero in the fight to neutralise the burps of the world's 1.5 billion cattle, which are driving a potent greenhouse gas to alarming levels.
Source : The Courier
Fucoidan Extracted From Seaweed Shows Promise Against Liver Cancer
Source : The Pinnacle Gazette
Victoria to Host Landmark International Seaweed Symposium
With over 10,000 known species thriving along coastlines worldwide, seaweeds have been drawing increasing attention from scientists, environmentalists and culinary enthusiasts alike. The 25th edition of this triennial event is based on a theme of "Building on the Past to Propel the Seaweed Momentum”.
Source : The Fish Site
Unlocking the Potential of Seaweed Farming as a Nature-Positive Sector
An Irish Seaweed Association has been set up to providing a voice for ocean farmers — and with more than 7,500km of coastline, Ireland is uniquely positioned to become a leader in regenerative ocean farming say blue economy experts.
Source : Irish Examiner
Seaweed Farming: A Sustainable Opportunity for Bangladesh
To address the challenges posed by environmental degradation in the land-based economy, Bangladesh is actively exploring innovative solutions to strengthen its blue economy.
Source : LightCastle
Rodale and GreenWave Embark on Kelp-Based Biostimulant Study
Rodale Institute and GreenWave have launched a new collaborative project to explore the use of biostimulants derived from farmed kelp to enhance soil health and crop productivity,
Source : The Fish Site
Why to Use Seaweed in the Garden for Happy, Healthy Plants
Gardeners have harnessed the powers of seaweed for centuries. This natural wonder offers a wealth of beneficial properties that can mean happy plants and healthy soil if you use it in your garden.
Source : Homes & Gardens
Green Fingers: Seaweed as a Biostimulant
Seaweed extracts can be used to help terrestrial crops grow, but as Robert Outram finds out, how effective they are is dependent on a range of factors.
Source : Fish Farmer
Edible Seaweed on Scotland’s Shores Draws the World’s Foragers. Sea Spaghetti, Anyone?
Sea truffles, sea lettuce, dulse, dillisk, Irish moss. All sorts of seaweed can be found on Scottish shores, a passionate forager explains
Source : South China Morning Post
Seaweed Processing Startup Raises Funds to Expand Ingredients Production
Edinburgh-based firm focused on fucoidan for supplement, cosmetics, and food markets.
Source : Fish Farming Expert