Let’s discover what the collaboration status-quo is from a pioneer in the seaweed sector.
We surfed the waves of how to scale seaweed collaborations…
* (00:28) Introducing Vincent Doumeizel
* (02:31) If Vincent would be the voice of the ocean…
* (04:28) What breaks Vincents heart when it comes to the status of the ocean…
* (06:24) How circular seaweed could replace the worst elements of conventional contemporary agriculture
* (09:50) Seaweed Manifesto & community: challenges & opportunities for pioneers to push and pull collaboration in the sector
* (12:09) The upcoming UN Seaweed Taskforce - support growth and funding of seaweed industry
* (13:10) The Need for Scientific Collaboration
* (17:14) Funding Challenges in the Blue Economy
Takeaways:
* The ocean holds immense potential for innovation and solutions.
* 95% of ocean biomass is planktonic, yet largely ignored.
* Seaweed can capture nutrients and support sustainable agriculture.
* Collaboration is essential for the fragmented seaweed industry.
* A scientific committee is needed to guide seaweed research.
* Funding is a major challenge for seaweed pioneers.
* The blue economy requires long-term investment strategies.
* Public authorities must support ocean science initiatives.
* There is a need for more scientists in marine biology.
* The seaweed task force aims to unify efforts in the industry.
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