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Seaweed for a more Sustainable Profitable Equitable future

Powering the seaweed transition

Our oceans are hurting, as are millions of people in climate-vulnerable coastal communities. Seaweed offers a solution to these challenges but industry growth is being slowed down by a lack of reliable data and trusted standards.

That’s why Seaweed First exists.

We are a non-profit think tank focused on delivering actionable intelligence for an impactful and scalable seaweed industry.

On a mission to unlock the potential of the seaweed industry using data analytics

Our work

We source and analyze the data needed to identify best practices and set high-quality standards in seaweed cultivation. Our integrated approach focuses on three key areas:

Building standards

We are developing the Seaweed Sustainability Index (SSI), the first multidisciplinary composite indicator designed to establish international quality norms in the seaweed value chain.

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Industry intelligence

We continually gather and synthesize data, analyzing trends in the seaweed industry and making our insights available to farmers and buyers so they can grow both their profit and impact.

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Specialized training

We provide tailored training and advisory expertise to help businesses, investors, and governments develop their seaweed strategies in the most responsible and impactful way. We also run "Seaweed Around the Clock", a global online seaweed event.

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Our impact

There is nine times more seaweed in the oceans than trees on land. Our mission is to unlock its potential for:

Value creation

Seaweed is a valuable and versatile material with applications in a myriad industries such as food, agriculture, biomaterials, cosmetics, health, and energy.

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Ocean regeneration

Seaweed is key to preserving ocean health, acting as nursery, filter for excess nutrients and a potential carbon sink.

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Community advancement

Cultivating seaweed can be highly beneficial for coastal communities, providing well-paid, long-term jobs and lessening the over-reliance on mass tourism.

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Women's empowerment

The seaweed industry can provide safe and stable employment to many women, having a cascade of positive effects on the community.

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Testimonials

Our ambassadors

We believe Seaweed First is the best solution to help ocean reforestation while guaranteeing opportunities for the industry and the producers to grow. It's good to see the impact seaweed can have.

Seaweed is definitely a game changer which could participate in the climate change crusade! We must explain to the industry that planting seaweed could have not only a very positive impact on the marine environment, and climate change capturing massive quantities of CO2 but also on the development of a new circular economy which will foster local communities’ development. We are proud to spinoff this unique project.

Seaweed First

Seaweed for a more Sustainable Profitable Equitable future

Powering the seaweed transition

On a mission to unlock the potential of the seaweed industry using data analytics

Our work