Story and photos by Judy Benson UPDATED: September 2024 to include the report from the 2023 National Seaweed Symposium With the seaweed industry as a relatively young sector in the United States, there have been limited opportunities to date that bring together the country’s diverse and growing seaweed expertise to focus specifically on the domestic […]
Results from the 2020 National Seaweed Hub Needs Assessment
Results from the 2020 National Seaweed Hub Needs Assessment are published in the latest issue of the Journal of Aquaculture:
Paper on Deep-ocean Sinking of Seaweed for Carbon Sequestration
The following Commentary Paper entitled “Deep-ocean seaweed dumping for carbon sequestration: Questionable, risky, and not the best use of valuable biomass”, written by members of the UN Global Compact Global Seaweed Coalition’s Scientific Council, provides the current state of knowledge on sinking seaweed for carbon sequestration. The authors argue that deep-ocean seaweed dumping is not […]
State of the States Presentation – 2024 Update
An overview of the seaweed aquaculture industry in the United States. Initially presented at the 2019 Seaweed Symposium held in Providence, Rhode Island, this resource is updated annually. Status of the Industry
Benefits of seaweed aquaculture to working waterfronts
National Seaweed Hub Advisory Board member, Dr. Brianna Shaughnessy (NOAA), discusses the versatility of seaweed and the contributions of seaweed farming to working waterfronts. Listen here
Online Seaweed Drying Workshop
Alaska Sea Grant is hosting an online workshop on seaweed drying on July 28th. The event is free, more details are available on their website.
Seaweed Hub Report for Seaweed Parameter Testing Resources
The following guide was developed by the National Seaweed Hub’s Post-harvest and Processing Infrastructure work group to provide seaweed producers with a better understanding of specific seaweed parameters which can impact potential end-uses. Read the Report
Seaweed Marketing Toolkit
We at the Seaweed Hub know that marketing can be a barrier to success for many seaweed businesses. As a rapidly growing industry, seaweed presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to create sustainable, innovative products that are in high demand. We’re here to help with tips and tools for your marketing strategy including social media […]
2023 Symposium
2023 National Seaweed Symposium Save the Date: April 24-27; Portland, Maine The National Seaweed Symposium is a three-day conference, bringing together key industry, regulatory, academic, and professional leaders and contributors to the US seaweed sector, hosted by the National Sea Grant Network’s Seaweed Hub. Featuring: Targeted Presentations, Unique Field Trips, Engaging Networking Sessions, Industry Showcase, […]
National Seaweed Nursery Directory
The purpose of this directory is to identify available sources of seaweed seed for cultivation in the United States. The directory includes facility contact information, available species and other factors related to seaweed seed sources. Updated annually, this directory will serve as a valuable resource to current and prospective farmers, regulatory authorities, and researchers across […]