21/09/2026
The desert nation of Namibia, located on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, has literally plunged into the so-called “blue economy.” With massive farms of giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, the country is on its way to becoming a major exporter of seaweed-derived products. The industry provides jobs and also serves as a carbon sink.
Reporter:
Jason Boswell
Photo:
Jason Boswell
PJ Kotze
Danel Wentze
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