Webinar: Offshore Seaweed Cultivation

This webinar explores the cutting-edge advancements in deep-cycling offshore seaweed mariculture, a “stellar technology” poised to revolutionise ocean regeneration and sustainable economies. Led by Dr. Brian von Herzen, Dr. Joseph Rauch, and Steve Hamilton, the session will delve into the automation, scaling, and commercialisation of these innovative platforms with Prof Jeff Wright discussing commercially scalable hatchery and grow-out methods for offshore cultivation of kelp.

Attendees will learn about the ecological benefits, including carbon removal and climate repair, alongside the intricate engineering and operational strategies—from remote command and control to robust structural design—that are making large-scale, cost-effective deployment a reality for coastal communities across Australasia.