seaweed farming

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Coast 4C has secured a US$2.5 million oversubscribed seed round to scale regenerative seaweed farming operations across Southeast Asia’s aquaculture sector.

23rd June 2026

Seaweed farming attracts new capital

23rd June 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Backed by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this emerging alternative to conventional aquaculture is shifting the emphasis towards enhancing ecosystem health and biodiversity – promising a more resilient…

23rd January 2026

Restoring the seas: How restorative aquaculture is contributing to Mediterranean, Black Sea sustainability

23rd January 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In an effort to boost to India’s seafood sector, plans have been announced to secure a global eco-labelling mark for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods. 

23rd September 2025

India wants eco-label for traditionally-caught tuna

23rd September 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Seaweed biotech company BioMara, in partnership with UK ingredient supplier Macphie and Abertay University, has completed a landmark project under the Innovate UK’s multi-million-pound Better Food for All programme. The collaborative project is billed…

16th June 2025

Better Food for All project success for BioMara and Macphie

16th June 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Describing seaweed farming as a promising venture in the fisheries sector, India’s Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri George Kurian has said it presents a significant livelihood…

12th June 2025

Seaweed farming a promising venture for India, says Fisheries Minister

12th June 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Businesses looking to establish or expand seaweed farms in marine English waters can now benefit from new comprehensive regulatory guidance. The new document, developed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture…

5th June 2025

UK issues new regulatory guidance for seaweed aquaculture businesses

5th June 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Seaweed farms in New Zealand tend to be constrained to coastal, nearshore environments, but these areas are becoming congested, increasing the risk of user conflict. Climate change, meanwhile, is impacting coastal areas…

6th November 2024

Mapping opportunities for open-ocean seaweed cultivation

6th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

India’s Department of Fisheries under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation.

23rd September 2024

CMFRI designated as India’s centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation

23rd September 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms has teamed up with a seaweed growing venture in a scheme that combines salmon and kelp farming on Loch Spelve, in the Sound of Mull. The aim of…

6th June 2024

Seaweed collaboration first for Scottish Sea Farms

6th June 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A UK seaweed grower has teamed up with fashion retailer New Look to promote sustainability.

31st May 2024

Seaweed boosts fashion’s eco credentials

31st May 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised for their additional environmental benefits, but research into their value for fish populations is currently lacking.

1st May 2024

UK shellfish, seaweed farms offer valuable habitats for coastal fish

1st May 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Dr PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to India’s Prime Minister, was impressed with the innovative and strategic seaweed farming sites developed along the Indo-Pak border marine waters of Kori and Padala in Gujarat’s Kutch…

30th April 2024

Boost for Indian seaweed farming project

30th April 2024

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

Over the years, there has been much focus on the coexistence of offshore renewable energy and aquaculture, two rapidly growing industries that share a common resource: the ocean. Bringing these two industries…

19th April 2024

Can aquaculture be sited sustainably at maritime ports?

19th April 2024