Hi friends. The world is changing so fast. Here is an interesting, maybe quirky concept. SEAWEED.
Seaweed: Will The Sustainable Super-Plant Shape the Future of the Blue Economy?
Welcome to the Blue Economy, where ocean resources and economic activities are combined. “Blue Economy” encompasses fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transportation, renewable energy, coastal tourism, marine biotechnology, and more. Balancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social well-being, the Blue Economy harnesses the potential of oceans and coastal areas.
Astute investors are cashing in as the blue economy gains momentum, with projections of a staggering $3 trillion by 2030.
This is where the subject of seaweed comes into play. According to some, seaweed cultivation represents the most rapidly expanding sector within the global food production industry. Throughout the centuries, seaweed has flourished as a vital component of Chinese and Japanese cultures, yet its full potential has largely remained untapped in the Western Hemisphere. Forward-thinking companies are delving into the possibilities sea plants and marine algae offer—the applications for seaweed range from culinary experiences and transformative wellness remedies to groundbreaking materials. As a result, our perception of seaweed's extraordinary potential is being re-examined.
Check Out Cascadia Seaweed. They grow seaweed on low-impact ocean farms and produce agricultural products addressing climate change and food security. Farmers are under intense pressure to produce more food while dealing with changing climate, worsening soil conditions, rising costs, and regulations requiring a reduction of emissions and fertilizer use. Crop farmers use Cascadia biostimulants to see faster seed germination, stronger root development, improved nutrient uptake, and greater abiotic stress resistance while reducing synthetic fertilizer and water inputs. AN INNOVATION FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA. @CascadiaSeaweed
One of the key potentials for seaweed is to regenerate soil health. It has the potential (maybe) to impact climate change as seaweed biostimulants can reduce fertilizer usage and to improve the resistance of plants to pests and diseases without using harmful insecticides and pesticides. This nature-based alternative to synthetic fertilizers is part of the movement toward a more resilient food system. They say - seaweed, when it's farmed, provides benefits to the ecosystem, creates jobs in coastal communities, and develops highly nutritious and functional food products.