The purpose of this directory is to identify available sources of seaweed seed for cultivation in the United States. The directory includes facility contact information, available species and other factors related to seaweed seed sources. Updated annually, this directory will serve as a valuable resource to current and prospective farmers, regulatory authorities, and researchers across […]
Commercially Cultivated Domestic Seaweed 101 Infographic
A guide to where it is grown and current market outlets The following infographic provides an overview of seaweed species grown commercially in the United States and their current market outlets. This infographic is free to download. View Infographic
2020 Symposium
1st National Seaweed Symposium The first national Seaweed Symposium sponsored by 10 NOAA Sea Grant programs, brought together 120 seaweed stakeholders representing current and prospective farmers, regulators, federal agencies, processors, researchers, culinary professionals and non-profit groups from across the country. The group gathered to share information and better understand the current status, emerging needs and […]
Sea Grant awards $16 million to advance U.S. aquaculture
Sea Grant announces $16 million in federal funding awards to support 42 research projects and collaborative programs aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture in the United States. “With our 2019 investments, we are building on investments by Sea Grant and NOAA over the last few years to fill critical gaps in information and strengthen connectivity of science […]