Scaling up

At the end of November 2022, kelp restoration and sea urchin aquaculture venture Urchinomics opened a commercial ranching site in Nagato, Japan, with seafood processor Maruyama Suisan. In attendance were guests including existing and potential Urchinomics investors, ENEOS Innovation Partners, representatives of the Norwegian embassy, the Nagato City mayor, National Federation of Fisheries Co-operative Associations, Yamaguchi Fisheries Coops executives and selected local fishers and restaurant owners.