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National Seaweed Hub

science-based, non-advocate resource for the domestic seaweed aquaculture industry and associated sectors

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National Seaweed Nursery Directory

Identifying available sources of seaweed seed for cultivation in the United States. Updated annually, this directory serves as a valuable resource to current and prospective farmers, regulatory authorities, and researchers across the country.

Seaweed Marketing Toolkit artistic painting of seaweed.

Seaweed Marketing Toolkit

Tips and tools for your marketing strategy including social media posts and language that’s ready to go!

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Seaweed Parameter Testing Resources Report

Helping seaweed producers better understand seaweed tissue testing, environmental laboratories that conduct such testing, and how to approach these laboratories.

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Seaweed Food Safety Guidance

Recommended guidelines for food safety practices aimed at minimizing biological, chemical, and physical hazards of seaweed intended for human consumption.

News & Updates

Status of the U.S. Seaweed Aquaculture

State of the States is an overview of the seaweed aquaculture industry in the United States. Initially presented at the 2019 Seaweed Symposium held in Providence, Rhode Island, the report was updated in June 2024.

STATE OF THE STATES
Report cover showing green seaweed under water with the Sea Grant logo and the text Sate of the States: Status of U.S. Seaweed Aquaculture written on it

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