One of the most powerful weapons in the fight against climate change is washing up on shorelines around the world, unnoticed by most beachgoers. It’s seaweed.
Seaweed feed, fert and eco opportunities to float new $1.5b sector
Seaweed could be Australia's next big farming enterprise, offering far more than just new aquaculture options to add value to our primary production sector. Farmed seaweed's prospects as a livestock feed, fertiliser, and a carbon sink alternative to locked-up land vegetation areas make it far more than just a trendy inclusion in salads and sushi rolls.
Kelp farm push a big opportunity
The Australian seaweed industry is making waves, with expansion into a $100 million industry in the next five years. And Geographe Bay-based Indian Ocean Sea Vegetables is hoping to be a big part of that growth. Investors are lining up to get involved in seaweed to reduce emissions, improve ocean health, and create jobs in regional areas.
2040 US Q&A: Seaweed and Ocean Regeneration
Join us for a truly inspirational Q&A with director Damon Gameau, Dr. Brian von Herzen (The Climate Foundation), environmental innovator Brad Ack (The Ocean Climate Trust), and CEO Jo Kelly (Australian Seaweed Institute) exploring the power of marine permaculture, and celebrating nature’s secret climate warrior: seaweed!
$1B seaweed industry in Australia by 2040
Ocean-shot goal: $1B seaweed industry in Australia by 2040 to protect our bays, oceans and reefs for the future. It's time to get bold and loud. It's time to get innovative and brave. It's time to come together to build new industries in Australia that regenerate the environment, provide good jobs for people and diversify our economy.