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The Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC), led by Southeast Conference, is a coalition that includes members of Alaska’s mariculture industry, tribal organizations, regulatory agencies, university system, Economic Development Districts, trade organizations, and others. In September 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded Southeast Conference a $49 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant to catalyze a sustainable mariculture industry for the long-term benefit of Alaska’s economy, environment, and communities.
At AML Oceanographic, customers are the focus. We are willing to go to the ends of the earth to achieve results. Whether the priority is rapid mobilization, pristine data quality, responsiveness, or increasing profitability, we are ready to provide support. When buying AML, it’s not just about purchasing a product. Gain a team of knowledgeable sales staff, engineers, and technicians who are invested in the success of your mission. AML Oceanographic provides you with a top quality, personable experience unrivaled by other companies.
ASL Environmental Sciences is a world class company with over 45 years of experience in oceanographic, acoustic, equipment leasing, remote sensing, ice research products and scientific consulting services. ASL provides a full range of physical oceanographic consulting services, including flow measurements, ice studies, wave measurement/analysis and remote sensing of both aquatic and terrestrial environments. We also offer expertise in biological studies using hydroacoustics. ASL’s products include: the Acoustic Zooplankton Fish Profiler, the Ice Profiling Sonar and the WERA NorthernRadar. ASL has an extensive lease pool of oceanographic equipment and is proud of our ongoing commitment to quality field performance, prompt delivery, and has a qualified staff of dedicated oceanographers.
Bee Sea Kelp recovers geoduck aquaculture nets loaded with kelp and seaweed and ferments them to create a wonderful seaweed extract. Researching and demonstrating biochar in aquaculture and restoration.
CANADIAN PACIFICO SEAWEEDS: Enabling AgTech for scalable restoration
Our philosophy
We believe seaweed farming should work with nature, not against it.
Our hybrid ranching approach blends restoration & small-scale cultivation.
This supports biodiversity, minimizes carbon impact, and matches real market demand.
Redefining Stewardship
Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds is an agritech company specializing in advanced seeding technologies to scale seaweed restoration and cultivation. We’re evolving seaweed development by delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and impact worldwide.
Evolving Seaweed Husbandry
KelpSpat© is our automated, precision seeding solution designed to revolutionize kelp restoration & cultivation. By ensuring higher attachment success and improved survival rates, KelpSpat© is the first truly scalable method tailored for both commercial kelp farming and marine restoration efforts.
Cascadia Seaweed, founded in 2019, is a vertically integrated, AgTech company committed to revolutionizing the agricultural landscape by transforming a sustainable ocean crop into premium natural solutions for farmers. Cascadia Seaweed cultivates local species of seaweed on low-impact ocean farms owned by coastal First Nations, then harvests that seaweed and manufactures products for regenerative agriculture, specifically biostimulants and animal feed additives, helping producers increase yields and reduce emissions.
At C-WEED MWANI, we believe our business does well when we do good by the world around us. Established in 1989 we have become a major contributor to Tanzania’s Blue Economy. We have pioneered the art of sustainable seaweed farming in Tanzania and today we produce over 80,000 metric tons annually, that is used primarily in the carrageenan industry.
Our story goes beyond numbers. We have built a network of over 20,000 farmers who we support every step of the way. We provide farming inputs, boats, drying stations, training, and technical support. Moreover, we are deeply committed to uplifting our farmers through healthcare and education initiatives, while safeguarding our oceans and combating climate change.
As we continue to achieve new heights in production, we are focused on partnering with innovators who share our vision. Together, let’s cultivate, sustain, and innovate to discover new avenues of growth and opportunity.
Government of BC – The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.
Founded in 2010, Industrial Plankton designs and manufactures turnkey seaweed and microalgae bioreactors in Victoria, Canada. If you are looking for a reliable seed supply or accelerating R&D, reach out to see how our bioreactors can help you reach your goals. We will host a tour of our facility during ISS in Victoria and hope to see you there!
The International Seaweed Association (ISA) has proudly hosted the triennial International Seaweed Symposium for decades, uniting scientists, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to drive innovation and consistent growth in the seaweed sector.
This one in Victoria, Canada, is special, marking the 25th anniversary of the first one, which took place in 1952 in Scotland.
The ISA is a non-profit organization with the mission to be the most relevant global seaweed community. It is managed by a council of 14 members from across the world, representing academia and business.
The ISA fosters applied seaweed research to support the long-term and sustainable development of the seaweed industry worldwide. We promote seaweed literacy and stimulate worldwide interactions among students, researchers, industries (from start-ups to large companies), government agencies, NGOs, and seaweed-related associations.
Come visit us in our booth at the 25th ISS!
Also, check our website and follow our activities on ISA’s LinkedIn page.
National Research Council Canada
North Island College’s (NIC) Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) connects NIC expert staff and students with local businesses and organizations to develop innovative solutions to current challenges. We connect and support communities through research.
CARTI’s Seaweed Innovation Hub (SIH) builds on a decade of regional research and innovation. The SIH provides cutting-edge, cross-sector innovation support; state-of-the-art field, lab, and processing equipment; and knowledge transfer and training to First Nations, industry and community organizations.
The SIH’s infrastructure, training, and innovation services are here to assist you in bringing your seaweed ideas to fruition!
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading ocean observing facility hosted and owned by the University of Victoria (UVic), and managed and operated by the ONC Society, a not-for-profit established in 2007. ONC delivers ocean data from its cabled, mobile and community-based observing networks that represent an essential component of Canada’s ocean observing science capacity.
By bringing data to the surface, ONC provides ocean intelligence to scientists, governments, organizations, and citizens. Ocean data are archived, processed and made freely available via ONC’s data management system, Oceans 3.0.
Ocean Wise is a global conservation organization on a mission to build communities that take meaningful action to protect and restore our ocean. Through research, education, innovation, and collaboration, we are turning the tide on three major ocean challenges: plastic pollution, overfishing and climate change. By creating communities of concern that include industries, governments, and everyday citizens, we create a future where our ocean and the people who depend on it can thrive.
Ocean Wise is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with work reaching over two dozen countries around the globe.
The Pacific Seaweed Industry Association is an organization dedicated to promoting the seaweed industry’s growth, sustainability, and innovation. It brings together stakeholders from across the seaweed value chain, including producers, processors, researchers, and policymakers, to advance the industry’s interests and address common challenges.
Founded in 1948, The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. Pew addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress.
Pew is working alongside local organizations, Indigenous leaders, coastal communities, and policymakers in Alaska and British Columbia to build the foundation for a sustainable seaweed farming industry that protects ocean health and includes the voices of Indigenous and small-scale producers in governance and decision-making.
The Phycological Society of America (PSA) was founded in 1946 to promote research and teaching in all fields of Phycology. The society publishes the Journal of Phycology and the Phycological Newsletter. Annual meetings are held, often jointly with other national or international societies of mutual member interest.
The Phycological Society of America supports numerous awards and fellowships that annually honor its members. The prestigious Provasoli Award recognizes outstanding papers published in the Journal of Phycology and the Prescott Award recognizes the best Phycology book published within the previous two years. Awards recognizing outstanding student contributions to phycology include the Bold and Lewin Awards for the best talk and poster presented, respectively, at the annual meeting and the Best Student Paper Award for student-led work published in the Journal of Phycology. Hoshaw Travel Awards to the annual meeting, Grants-in-Aid-of-Research, and Croasdale Fellowships to attend phycological courses support our early career researchers. The Norma J. Lang Early Career Fellowship supports an early career researcher within 10 years of completing their Ph.D. Finally, the Award of Excellence honors the culmination of a phycologist’s career and contribution to phycology and the PSA.
Seaflora was founded in 2000 by Diane Bernard and is now led by Adam Butcher and Chantelle Line, as a second-generation family business based in Sooke, British Columbia. As North America’s Clean Beauty Industry Leader, the Top Spa Partner of Canada and BC’s Greenest Retailer, Seaflora has quadrupled in size over the past seven years, meeting the growing demand for clean, sustainable skincare. The company crafts small-batch solutions using nine varieties of wild organic seaweed, sea mud, and sea salts sustainably hand-harvested from the pristine Salish Sea. Seaflora’s commitment to sustainability extends from ingredient sourcing to eco-friendly packaging, with a portion of sales supporting local environmental conservation efforts. Recognized for its “sea to skin” approach, Seaflora combines traditional harvesting methods with innovative formulations to deliver visible results, trusted by leading spas and holistic dermatologists for decades. As the world’s first USDA-certified organic seaweed skincare line, Seaflora prioritizes seaweed as the key ingredient in their clean, food-grade skincare suitable for all ages and skin types.
Empowering Lives, Sustaining the
Environment, and Redefining Seaweed
Excellence.
At ZanQue, our passion and commitment to innovation drive us to excel in sustainable seaweed production and global distribution. Since our founding in 2004 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we have grown from a modest annual output of 300 tons to over 5,500 metric tons today. This growth has been achieved through collaboration with 22 dedicated staff members and over 450 farmers, with a focus on empowering women and uplifting rural communities.
By integrating traditional knowledge with modern techniques, we have built a reputation for excellence. Our sustainable practices, educational programs, and strong partnerships have positioned us as leaders in advancing Zanzibar’s seaweed industry while protecting the environment and supporting coastal livelihoods.
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