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All Australian seaweed news
All Australian seaweed news


Mapping to target Tasmania’s best Asparagopsis genetics
Scientists in Tasmania are mapping local variations of the red Asparagopsis seaweed to identify the best genetics for methane-reducing...
editor@seaweednews.au
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Anti-aging potential of brown seaweeds unveiled
A rich anti-aging extract that can help maintain healthy skin has been developed from South Australia's brown seaweeds. The extract,...
Catherine Norwood
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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Hatchery network key to grow $100m seaweed industry
A national hatchery network is the centrepiece of plans to expand the emerging seaweed industry into a $100 million sector supporting...
editor@seaweednews.au
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Strategy seeks top student talent for marine bioproducts careers
Financial incentives and training for practical, in-demand workplace skills are critical elements of a strategy to draw the best young...
Catherine Norwood
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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Workshop calls for greater inclusion of First Nations
The importance of Sea Country was the focus of an Indigenous workshop including 20 delegates from Australian and New Zealand First...
Dempsey Ward
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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A day to celebrate the world's kelp forests
March 21 is officially International World Forest Day. Do kelp forests fit within that definition, or do they deserve their own dedicated...
Catherine Norwood
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Can seaweed save the world? Well it can certainly help in many ways
Seaweed is increasingly seen as a solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems. Interest in farming seaweed has exploded. ...
Catriona Macleod
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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Unravelling the tangle of Australia’s seaweed regulations
Want to start farming seaweed, but not sure where to begin? A new report compiling different state and territory legislation and permits...
editor@seaweednews.au
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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Tasmanian seaweed fashion for style and education
Tasmanian print artist Deborah Wace has introduced her designs to an international audience, combining bodysuits styled after the Leafy...
Catherine Norwood
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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2040 goal to restore 1M hectares of vital kelp forests
The international Kelp Forest Challenge aims to reverse drastic declines in the world's kelp forests, restore ocean biodiversity and...
editor@seaweednews.au
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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Kelp farming lessons to kickstart an industry
Lessons learned from the US kelp farming industry, as a guide for Australia's seaweed farming sector
Catherine Norwood
Feb 15, 20238 min read
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Keeping diners safe as they gain a taste for seaweed
An expanding range of seaweed food products and ingredients is reaching our tables, and ensuring food safety is critical. You might see...
Catherine Norwood
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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