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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...
UN Plastic Treaty negotiations: Call to all Seaweed Packaging Companies
We are pleased to invite all Seaweed Packaging Companies to attend the “Seaweed as a Sustainable and Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic Packaging” meeting, taking place on the 1st of June from 11:00 to 13:00 CET (TBC) in Paris, France (location to be confirmed). The...
8th European Phycological Congress (EPC8): August 20th-26th in Brest, France
🌊 The early bird registration for the 8th European Phycological Congress (EPC8) has been extended until March 31 2023! The Scientific Program of EPC8 was convened by Inka. Bartsch and Wiebe Kooistra and consists of plenary and keynote lectures by 44 renowned...
Member Roundtables: February 27th!
All our members are invited to join our member Roundtables on February 27th. We will holdtwo sessions : one at 11:00AM CET and one at 3PM CET in order to accommodate our worldwide membership. These sessions will include important updates and opportunities for members...
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Getting Commercial with Seaweed Farms in Rakiura/Stewart Island
Rakiura/Stewart Island fisherman Zane Smith has deployed New Zealand’s first commercial seaweed farm using a special Norwegian infrastructure.
Source : RNZ
Offshore Wind Farms Hold Key to Sustainable Seaweed at Scale
Danish researchers have shown that offshore wind farms can double as seaweed cultivation sites, producing high-quality food biomass without farmland or fertiliser. The technology is proven - building the supply chain is now the challenge.
Source : Oceanographic
Seaweed Surveys Discover Species Never Seen Before and New to Science
Natural England’s underwater surveys of maerl beds off the south coast of Cornwall have uncovered a remarkable array of rare and scientifically important seaweeds, including species never before recorded in the UK.
Source : GOV.UK
Brainwaves: I Spent Years Brewing Seaweed to Help Grow Tomorrow's Food
University of Waikato researcher Dr Holly Robertson spent years brewing green seaweed in a laboratory to test the theory that it was one of the missing pieces in helping to grow more food while reducing our impact on the environment.
Source : The Post
1st PH Seaweed Bioreactor to Help Boost Exports
Source : Philippines News Agency
EU Funds €7M in Salina Project to Scale Seaweed-Based Novel Foods, Cosmetics & More
The multinational Salina project has kicked off with €7M in funding from the EU to create scalable macroalgae cultivation systems and develop high-value products for the food, cosmetics, and biomaterial sectors.
Source : Green Queen
New Company Relaunches 'Vital' Seaweed Operation in Bluff
A new company has taken on the cultivation of seaweed in Bluff after CH4 Global decided to walk away from its operations to focus on its Australian operations.
Source : The Southland Tribune
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Seaweed Extract Shown to Relieve Prostate Symptoms
In a breakthrough clinical trial undertaken by Australian biotechnology company Marinova, a unique seaweed extract has been shown to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Source : PR Newswire
Seaweed Supplement May Help Build Muscle and Reduce Body Fat
New research suggests a natural seaweed-derived supplement could help improve lean muscle mass, reduce body fat, and boost anaerobic performance when combined with strength training.
Source : Latrobe
UBC and Hornby Island Partner to Train Next Generation of Coastal Scientists
Burying underwear in soil isn’t a typical science lesson. But for students on Hornby Island, it’s one way they can learn how seaweed supports local ecosystems.
Source : UBC News