Sowing the success of the seaweed industry

By satisfying the requirements of three key pillars of site selection, seaweed farmers will have a much better chance of achieving long-term commercial viability.

Direct seeding of seaweed has been hailed by some as the saviour of the industry, but experience suggests that it’s no guarantee of success.

Shining a light on the important, and often overlooked, role played by hatcheries in the burgeoning global seaweed farming industry.