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All Australian seaweed news
All Australian seaweed news


editor@seaweednews.au
Oct 19, 20223 min read
First kelp seedlings planted out in NZ ocean farming pilot
Golden kelp, native to Australia and New Zealand, is the focus of ocean trials being undertaken by GreenWaveNZ. Hatchery-reared seedlings...
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editor@seaweednews.au
Oct 11, 20227 min read
From little things . . . a new way to grow microalgae
Byron Bay entrepreneur Karl Lawton has developed a biofilm bioreactor system to grow microalgae and increase biomass production
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Catherine Norwood
Sep 27, 20222 min read
SA fish and seaweed farmers join forces to reduce emissions
A 3-year research project will evaluate how combining seaweed and fish farming can mitigate carbon-related emissions. Partners in the new...
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editor@seaweednews.au
Sep 24, 20224 min read
Seaweed to help Great Barrier Reef and protect 'Life below water'
Seaweed biofilters that remove nutrients from the waters around the Great Barrier Reef will help protect the reef and contribute to the...
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editor@seaweednews.au
Aug 29, 20222 min read
What seaweed is that? iNaturalist can help
The iNaturalist app can help identify Australian seaweeds and build a community of seaweed-curious citizen scientists. Indulging in a...
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Catherine Norwood
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Sharing lessons on seaweed paths to market
Leading seaweed biochemist Dr Helen Fitton will share her knowledge of commercialising seaweed extracts at the International Seaweed...
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editor@seaweednews.au
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Bioactive future for Australia’s seaweed sector
Australia’s promising seaweed industry is gathering pace, and bioactives are already at the forefront of the thinking that is shaping the in
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editor@seaweednews.au
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Registrations open for International Seaweed Symposium 2023
Leading seaweed researchers and industry players will take part in the 24th International Seaweed Symposium in February 2023
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Catherine Norwood
Apr 21, 20225 min read
Cooperative research to kickstart marine bioindustries
Research to develop new active ingredients in Australia's marine wildlife to form the basis of new industries and economic opportunities
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Fiona James
Apr 21, 20223 min read
World-first kelp help guide
The world's first kelp restoration guidebook will help ensure kelp forests flourish
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Catherine Norwood
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Hobart hosts global seaweed science symposium
'Seaweeds in a changing world': the 24th International Seaweed Symposium will be held in Hobart, Tasmania, 19-24 February 2023
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