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All Australian seaweed news
All Australian seaweed news


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...
Catherine Norwood
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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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...
editor@seaweednews.au
Sep 24, 20224 min read
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Māori stewardship takes on wakame invasion in New Zealand
Māori concepts of environmental guardianship will feature at the International Seaweed Symposium 2023, highlighting a New Zealand program...
Catherine Norwood
Sep 20, 20224 min read
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Persistence pays off for kelp farming pioneer
Marine scientist Jo Lane has endured bushfires and the challenges of an emerging industry to successfully breed seaweed for commercial-scale
editor@seaweednews.au
Sep 14, 20221 min read
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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...
editor@seaweednews.au
Aug 29, 20222 min read
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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...
Catherine Norwood
Aug 18, 20223 min read
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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
editor@seaweednews.au
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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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
editor@seaweednews.au
Jul 14, 20222 min read
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In from the tide – seaweed art on show in Albany
Nicola Thomas captures the delicate beauty and diversity of Western Australia’s seaweeds with an exhibition in Albany from 2–17 July 2022...
Catherine Norwood
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Momentum gathers for Australia’s peak seaweed body
The Australian Sustainable Seaweed Association (ASSA) marks its 1st year with a growing network, new members and a promise of major funding
Fiona James
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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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
Catherine Norwood
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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World-first kelp help guide
The world's first kelp restoration guidebook will help ensure kelp forests flourish
Fiona James
Apr 21, 20223 min read
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