Global Seaweed Coalition

🌊Congratulations to our 2024 Grantees! After a highly competitive evaluation process undertaken by the GSC Scientific and Strategic Advisory Councils, the Global Seaweed Coalition Leadership Committee gathering our founding partners from UN Global Compact, CNRS and Lloyds Register Foundation made the final selection of projects to be funded under GSC’s 3rd Call for Proposals. · Yunus Thailand will propose a capacity-building approach to unlock the potential of seaweed for the empowerment of low-income coastal communities, particularly women. · Universidad de Los Lagos’s i~mar center in Chile will offer an alternative for kelp biomass utilization, long-term storage and enrichment using ensilage techniques for Macrocystis pyrifera. · ALGOLESKO in France will precisely, rigorously and innovatively measure the biodiversity impact of seaweed cultivation. The results of this study supported by the Station Biologique de Roscoff could accelerate the development of the seaweed sector. · MAVUNOLAB in Tanzania will deploy low-cost solar dryers to small-scale seaweed farmers in Dimani and Nyamanzi villages, Unguja Island leading to safer, reliable, and efficient seaweed processing in Zanzibar. · The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Samoa will place the control of aquatic food systems in the hands of local communities, through facilitating their right to define their own supply chains for local markets and home consumption and addresses the root cause of food and nutrition insecurity. · Kelp Forest Foundation in Namibia will undertake studies to assess cultivated giant kelp’s (Macrocystis sp.) potential at mitigating ocean acidification within a kelp farm and the corresponding effect on calcifying organisms that settle on Kelp Blue’s farm structures. · Ocean-Farmers in Madagascar will develop commercially viable and climate-resilient local strains of Kappaphycus sp. for community aquaculture, in collaboration with academia and the government of Madagascar. · Rézomes will develop a low-tech open-source process capable of transforming seaweed with low added value into safe and accessible organic fertilizers for farming communities in Zanzibar and Madagascar.   This third round of funding leads to a total of USD 1.5m for all projects supported by the GSC over 3 years. Selected proposals will join our portfolio of supported projects and contribute to the improvement of safety in the global seaweed sector. Project outcomes will be made publicly available to maximize global impact. Stay tuned! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eTdmkSjH #GlobalSeaweedCoalition 🌊🌊🌊 Centre national de la recherche scientifique Station Biologique de Roscoff Lloyd's Register Foundation United Nations Global Compact Philippe Potin Vincent Doumeizel Nichola Dyer Mélanie C. Sofya Mishchenko Adrien Vincent Andrea Blanc Azzedine Badis

📢Don't miss next webinar in Lunch with Ulva webinar series. Next webinar organized by the SeaWheat COST Action will take place, this Thursday on 28 November 2024 at 14:00 CET where Dr. Ronan Sulpice, Lecturer at the University of Galway, will present his research on the growth mechanisms of Ulva spp., a fast-growing green seaweed. Dr. Sulpice has over two decades of experience in photosynthetic organism research, with a recent focus on seaweed physiology and its applications in aquaculture and bioremediation. 📄 Talk Title: "Ulva spp. is described as a fast-growing seaweed, but what are the mechanisms behind?" 🔍 Overview of the Talk: The presentation will cover: The diurnal growth patterns of Ulva spp. and their unique physiological strategies. Insights into the synthesis of structural compounds and their role in supporting high growth rates. The implications of these findings for seaweed cultivation and resource efficiency. This webinar offers valuable insights into the molecular and physiological aspects of Ulva spp., highlighting its potential for aquaculture and environmental applications. 📌 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dZ3HpevM We look forward to your participation. #SeaweedResearch #BlueBioeconomy #Aquaculture #SeaWheat #Webinar

🚀 Lancement 𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗔𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 by Merci les algues ! 1er 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 intéractif d'une longue série avec comme invité d'honneur Vincent Doumeizel, auteur du fameux ouvrage "𝐋𝐚 𝐫𝐞́𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬" & conseiller Océan au Pacte mondial des United Nations. Comme il le dit si bien lui même : "𝘓𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘵𝘦́𝘦 𝘢𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦" 🪸 Alors ne manquez pas cette occasion unique de découvrir leurs bienfaits & atouts en plongeant au 💙 de cet univers iodé ! ✅ Une rencontre & des échanges exclusifs avec l'un des ambassadeurs emblématiques de la filière algues à travers le monde 🌍 📆 Mardi 17 décembre | Événement en ligne de 18h30 à 19h30 🧑💻 ➡️ Réservez dès à présent 👇pour obtenir votre lien de connexion 🔗 *𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eBg545pt CEVA (Centre d'Etude et de Valorisation des Algues) - Cluster algues Bretagne - CSAVM - Chambre Syndicale des Algues et Végétaux Marins - NFA Normandie Filiere Algues - Ministère chargé de la Mer et de la Pêche DGAMPA - Affaires maritimes, pêche et aquaculture - Global Seaweed Coalition - EABA - European Algae Biomass Association - Station Biologique de Roscoff

The World Bank Group seeks to recruit a senior consultant to provide strategic guidance and oversight for a project focused on identifying key policy and investment opportunities in the seaweed sector for Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) of coastal communities in the Andean Region, specifically Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. The consultant will play a critical role in shaping project direction, developing terms of reference for sub-activities, and ensuring quality outputs. Application deadline is December 2, details may be found in the LinkedIn link below #GlobalSeaweedCoalition 🌊🌊🌊 CNRS Station Biologique de Roscoff Lloyd's Register Foundation United Nations Global Compact Philippe Potin Vincent Doumeizel Nichola Dyer Mélanie C. Sofya Mishchenko Adrien Vincent Andrea Blanc Azzedine Badis Harrison Karisa https://lnkd.in/eYGsr_6N

Fully agree, if we want the seaweed aquaculture industry to flourish in Spain, we need the same:

Great, and much needed, initiative by the Global Seaweed Coalition organising this workshop and gathering the thoughts and advice on monitoring biodiversity in seaweed farms from colleagues working on the topic across different latitudes, from the cold to the warm ones. Delighted to being invited to share some of my perspectives and experience over the years. Back in the 2010s when some of us ecologists got involved in seaweed farming projects it was difficult to 'fit in', to explain why we were getting excited to see farms as living ecosystems and habitats, showing photos of invertebrates, fish, or fish stomach contents! At the time the emphasis was on productivity, strain selection, bio refinery, and reducing 'the fouling'. In this biodiversity crisis the mood has changed, and exploring their potential as a low impact activity with an untapped role in ecological restoration and conservation is not seen as much as a distraction or even a frivolity as it was. That many are working on the idea is testament to it. The challenge is how to combine both elements, in a way that can benefit the farmers and the environment. Some of the work I present in the recording is currently being undertaken by ANTHONY ADU-GYAMFI as part of his PhD, Megan Shipton and Peter Lahiff for their successful MSc thesis and others that have worked or are working with me here at Atlantic Technological University Marine and Freshwater Research Centre. We were fortunate to have support by the Marine Institute to access and work in their IMTA site in Lehanagh Pool, Connemara.

Marine fisheries and aquaculture represent a key source of income, food security, nutrition and employment in many developing countries, particularly the least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS). All South-South trade in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors has experienced large growth over the past decade, reaching double or even triple digits. In 2022, South-South trade across various fisheries sectors — marine fisheries, aquaculture, fish processing, and fishing vessels — amounted to $39 billion. Developing countries’ exports of fisheries and aquaculture processed products now account for 53% of the global share. These countries have also made significant strides in value addition within their industries. Developing countries also exhibit notable trade competitiveness in various marine species and by-products. However, these activities are currently threatened by overfishing, harmful subsidies, climate change and pollution. Read the report: https://ow.ly/zxjc50STIzv #WorldFisheriesDay

#OneOceanScience2025 We look forward to seeing you in #Nice from June 4-6 at the #OOSC. Organized by IFREMER and the CNRS, this congress for the ocean will be the scientific pillar of #UNOC3. - Nous vous donnons rendez-vous à #Nice du 4 au 6 juin 2025, pour l'#OOSC. Organisé par l’Ifremer et le CNRS, ce grand congrès pour l’océan sera le pilier scientifique de l’#UNOC3. UN Ocean Decade, Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Ministères Territoires Écologie Logement, Ministère chargé de la Mer et de la Pêche, Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

Very pleased to be able to announce this. It’s a testament to the hard work of the team, the support of our First Nations partnerships and proof that cultivated seaweed-derived biostimulants and liquid kelp extracts are in demand in the agricultural marketplace. Thank you to our investors and colleagues.

Seaweed is the future