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09/05/2024

Seaweednews: Stay up-to-date with all things seaweed! Dive into the world of seaweed cultivation, food and drinks, sustainability, and more with seaweednews.au. Read our latest newsletter out now - https://mailchi.mp/148d7305920c/seaweednews-stories-from-the-month

01/03/2024

We're celebrating World Seagrass Day today, March 1, with a new story. Not seaweed, but just a short side step.

It looks at why seagrasses in Australia are in decline (hint: it involves people) and the efforts being made to do something about it.

Beach lovers, ocean enthusiasts, recreational fishers and other community members are joining forces with marine researchers and conservationists to restore Australia’s vital seagrass meadows.

OzFish Unlimited
Deakin University
UNSW
Coretext Pty Ltd

Beach lovers, ocean enthusiasts and recreational fishers around the country are joining forces with marine researchers to restore Australia’s vital seagrass meadows.

07/12/2023

The first hub in the new national seaweed hatchery network has been established in South Australia.
The Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance team at the Adelaide hub includes Allyson Nardelli, Jo Lane (hub leader), Margie Rule (hatchery network leader), Kriston Bott, Thanh Hoang, Aline Martins, Michelle Braley and Grace Butler.
The network will focus primarily on Asparapopsis seaweed, which can be used in stockfeed supplements to help reduce methane emissions from cattle. Scaling up Asparagopsis production and adoption of supplements is expected to help Australia reach national emissions reduction targets.
Read more at the link in our bio

Image supplied by the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance.

07/12/2023

The first hub in the new national seaweed hatchery network has been established in South Australia.
The Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance team at the Adelaide hub includes from left Allyson Nardelli, Jo Lane (hub leader), Margie Rule (hatchery network leader), Kriston Bott, Thanh Hoang, Aline Martins, Michelle Braley and Grace Butler.
The network will focus primarily on Asparapopsis seaweed, which can be used in stockfeed supplements to help reduce methane emissions from cattle. Scaling up Asparagopsis production and adoption of supplements is expected to help Australia reach national emissions reduction targets.
Read more at the link in our bio

Image supplied by the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance.

01/12/2023

Seaweednews: The best stories from the month - https://mailchi.mp/b5c21c044d89/seaweednews-the-best-stories-from-the-month-november

02/04/2023

Our latest newsletter is out today:
- Incentives draw top students to marine bioproducts careers
- Including First Nations people in seaweed sector
- How seaweed can help save the world
- A day to celebrate the world’s kelp forests

Join Australia’s growing seaweed community by liking our page or sharing of our newsletter.

You can sign up to future editions of our newsletter at our website, www.seaweednews.au

24/03/2023

The discussion about FIrst Nations values and rights were part of the recent 2023 International Seaweed Symposium held in Hobart.
Protection and management of Sea Country, including seaweed ecosystems, is an ongoing issue for Indigenous communities.

The importance of Sea Country was the focus of an Indigenous workshop including 20 delegates from Australian and New Zealand First Nations communities during the International Seaweed Symposium held in Hobart. They discussed sharing knowledge, building benefits for First Nations people, recognising....

17/03/2023

If you know a start-up that is focused on addressing ocean challenges, the Ocean Investment Foundation's accelerator program may be a source of support.
The 6-month accelerator provides $100,000, access to mentoring, guidance, investor introductions, professional support, and masterclasses. Applications close March 26, 2023.

https://bit.ly/3Lsxy8l

The Ocean Impact Accelerator Program (OIAP) is OIO’s flagship program, providing ocean impact startups with the support they need to reach their potential. This year, we’re investing in ten innovative startups from across the Pacific Rim. Is that you?

16/03/2023

Love this article from leading Australian seaweed scientist Catriona Macleod about the potential, and challenges of seaweed, as a solution to some of the world's most challenging problems, including climate and food production.
https://bit.ly/3JmzcWh

Seaweed is increasingly seen as a solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems. Interest in farming seaweed has exploded. There’s such a wide range of applications, from fertilisers to foods, bioplastics, textiles, supplements and carbon sinks. It’s hard to think of another substance...

06/03/2023

Our latest newsletter is out today, link in bio
- keeping diners safe as they develop a taste for seaweed
- Tasmanian seaweed fashion
- Unravelling the tangle of Australia’s seaweed regulations
- 2040 goal to restore one million hectares of kelp forest
- Kelp farming lessons to kickstart an industry

Subscribe to future editions of our newsletter via our bio or at our website.

06/03/2023

Seaweednews: The best stories from the month - https://mailchi.mp/c01f31dc696a/seaweednews-the-best-stories-from-the-month-february

15/02/2023

The Kelp Forest Challenge launches this Sunday 19/02/23 at , Hobart, with a workshop to refine the details. It's a lead-up event to . Looking forward to joining the discussions.

https://www.seaweednews.au/post/summit-to-set-global-kelp-forest-restoration-target

Image: Joanna Smart

The Kelp Forest Alliance will hold a summit in Hobart Tasmania in February 2023 to set the first international target for kelp forest restoration. On 19 February 2023, the Kelp Forest Alliance will host a summit in Hobart, Tasmania, and online, to create the world's first kelp restoration target. Th...

09/02/2023

What are the food safety guidelines and regulations related to seaweed in Australia?
New research looks at that very question.

New research from Clare Winkel for AgriFutures Australia looks at food safety and food import regulations to develop a seaweed food safety program for Australia. Article by Coretext, for seaweednews.au

07/02/2023

Flinders University PhD candidate Adele Mastroyannis will lead research on utilising Australia’s unique seaweed resources for developing plant-based biomaterials, after receiving a top-up scholarship funded jointly by Capital Biotechnology Group (WCBG), Flinders University and the MBCRC.

“The health benefits of seaweeds are phenomenal but have not been fully utilised. My long-term goal is to play a defining role in developing Australian marine bioproducts, by connecting industry with research expertise to drive innovation and to guarantee the sustainable future of the emerging industry,” Ms Mastroyannis says.

“The sector needs to invest in building national talent through industry-embedded research with young researchers such as Adele, to ensure we have future leaders for the industry as it develops,” adds her supervisor, Dr. Yifei Xu, CEO of WCBG, a partner in the MBCRC.

MBCRC’s Connect Educate Train (CET) program will train the required workforce and develop future industry leaders. Associate Professor Kirsten Heimann notes, “For Australia to be competitive and recognised globally in the marine bioproducts sector, it needs innovation, excellent science and business aptitude, and increased investment into research and development, which is synthesised in the MBCRC CET program.”

Find out more about MBCRC’s Connect Educate Train program https://mbcrc.com/our-research/ or email [email protected] for further information.

31/01/2023

Seaweednews: The best stories from the month of January -

Science, industry, consumer, community updates

15/01/2023

Do you consider seaweed to be seafood?

Australian regulations are divided on this point. In some states it is, but others not

What do you think?

Food safety expert Clare Winkel will be speaking about this and other Australian regulations and food safety issues at the International Seaweed Symposium in Hobart, and online, from 19-24 February.

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07/01/2023

Australian marine regulations mean not all of this course will have direct relevance to Australia, but as a 'tester' for those interested in joining the seaweed revolution, it could be a great start.

31/12/2022

Australian craft gin makers are drawing on the ocean for inspiration. Seaweed - kelp and wakame - are among their flavour infusions.
Read more in our monthly newsletter, out today. Sign up for the newsletter or read it at our latest news, link in bio.

If you know of other Aussie beverages that incorporate seaweeds let us know in the comments or DM us so we can add to the list :)

01/12/2022

Our latest newsletter is out now with the best stories from November. Check it out and visit our website to subscribe to future editions.

We're talking:
- carbon, climate and seaweed
- investment in seaweed research capacity
- a national seaweed hatchery network
- sourciing kelp as a new food ingredient
- kelp forest restoration plans
https://mailchi.mp/348b09b5273a/seaweednews-the-best-stories-from-the-month-of-november?e=ddb1a8e9a0

University of Tasmania Uproot Food- Smoked Not Salmon
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS

Science, industry, consumer, community updates

25/11/2022

Checking out the stories behind some new products that feature seaweed. Kelp adds an authentic boost to the flavour profile of this smoked salmon alternative, targeting those who want to make healthy eating choices.
https://bit.ly/3hZEbSP

New seafood alternatives such as Smoked Not Salmon show the rising demand for seaweed ingredients; the challenge is to find Australian supplies. Smoked Not Salmon is a seafood alternative product that uses kelp to enhance the flavour. It is produced by Nathan Tsivlin and Livia G***e, of Uproot Food....

01/11/2022

Can we restore our dwindling kelp forests? The Kelp Forest Alliance will hold a summit in February 2023 to set a target to do just that.
Kelp restoration will also be on the official program of the International Seaweed Symposium. in Hobart from 19-24 Feb, 2023. Read more below.

Mission Macrocystis University of Tasmania

The Kelp Forest Alliance will hold a summit in Hobart Tasmania in February 2023 to set the first international target for kelp forest restoration. On 19 February 2023, the Kelp Forest Alliance will host a summit in Hobart, Tasmania, and online, to create the world's first kelp restoration target. Th...

31/10/2022

Our October newsletter featuring several of the stories from the past month is out now.
https://bit.ly/3Dj7Pt8

• Community acceptance of low methane meat
Low-methane meat, from animals fed Asparagopsis seaweed, is winning approval from chefs and the community.


• Green seaweeds clean up in Queensland
Two companies are growing green seaweeds to improve water quality on Queensland prawn farms.


• Australia triples production of organic seaweed extract
Demand from health markets for an organic seaweed extract drives the $5M expansion of Tasmanian producer Marinova.


• NZ plants out first seedlings in kelp trial
A New Zealand trial growing the native kelp Ecklonia radiata brings farming a step closer for both NZ and Australia.


• Climate, water quality drive seaweed sector progress
The peak body for Australia’s emerging seaweed sector, the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance, reports on the progress of its members as they work to establish a new industry for Australia.

Visit our website to see more storieshttps://bit.ly/3bnQbtZ or email [email protected] if there's a story you'd like to suggest.

Science, industry, consumer, community updates

28/10/2022

AlgiKnit rebrands as Keel Labs,

26/10/2022

The story's in the wrapper, not the food. A new seaweed biopolymer developed in Australia offers a non-polluting alternative to the current fossil fuel-based plastic linings to grease-proof your fast food wrappers and packaging.

A new grease-resistant coating for use on fast food wrappers could soon be provided by seaweed, rather than fossil-bassed plastics. This follows new research from materials scientists at Flinders University in South Australia, and German biomaterials developer one • fıve. The seaweed biopolymer c...

19/10/2022

Great to see golden kelp - Ecklonia radiata - in trials in New Zealand. There are also trials for this species either underway or being developed in Australia, in NSW, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. Some golden kelp products are already available here, produced from beach cast kelp.

Sea Health Products - Australian Kelp & Seaweed
South Coast Seaweed

16/10/2022

Did you know that Giant Kelp can aid in erosion reduction? Help us map where these erosion heroes are showing up at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/mission-macrocystis !

12/10/2022

🌿🌊 It's World Algae Day!🌊🌿

Mission Macrocystis needs your help to map the locations of giant kelp around Victoria! This threatened species community has been slowly declining around Victoria however, in the past 2 years the species has been recovering in spots where it previously has not been found.

If you are lucky enough to find some, please snap a picture and log your sighting here https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/mission-macrocystis?fbclid=IwAR2ZMAqVyejkYrKq-NnNfmoXNU8-XcYdIgXYenjFf0jPNcH4z7BSA1l0P3g

11/10/2022

It's World Algae Day today, October 12, and we'd like to highlight an innovative new technology being developed by Australian entrepreneur Karl Lawton and

As the world looks to for an increasingly diverse range of uses, Karl's is working to overcome current production challenges to improve the commercial viability of new products.

He has created a new biofilm bioreactor system for growing microalgae with less water and up to five times the biomass density of traditional bioreactor technologies.

Karl and his team are working with the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (MBCRC) to refine the technology to allow for high-volume, low-cost commercial production of microalgae for use in products such as animal feeds and .

Read more about Karl and his journey under the 'Latest News' link in our bio.

The image from Karl, above, shows the species Arthrospira platensis being prepared for inoculation into the pilot-scale bioreactor

02/10/2022

Coastcare Victoria has released a fantastic set of resources. The Schools Kit is designed for students in Years 5-8 and their teachers. But it makes a great introduction for anyone.

Seaweeds are part of lesson 2 which features
Aunty Judy Dalton-Walsh from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Zoe Brittain and Dr Prue Francis from Deakin University and
and Lichen Kelp from the Seaweed Appreciation Society
http://bit.ly/3SHcAmo

Great work from film-maker and marine scientist Stefan Andrews

Deakin University Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Op Coastcare Victoria