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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Anne GilletProduct Owner - Syment
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.
Pierre ErwesChairman - BioMarine Organization
Our ecosystem
We are proud to be working with these partners in building a stronger and regenerative seaweed industry.

