The Blue Horizon Seaweed Project shared sustainable value chain strategies and fostered regional collaboration at the International Water Conference 11 (IWC11) in Bali, Indonesia.

The SEAFDEC PMU met to advance regional frameworks for a sustainable aquaculture Southeast Asia initiative. The project aims to develop practical, safe, and inclusive guidance that benefits both small-scale and commercial seaweed sectors.

SEAFDEC Blue Horizon Seaweed Aquaculture Project showcased ASEAN’s sustainable seaweed initiatives. Highlighting its upcoming regional guide, SEAFDEC emphasized that resilient aquaculture supply chains must combine environmental sustainability with safer working conditions, gender equity, and economic inclusion for small-scale coastal farmers.

A joint mission visited Marcel Foodscience to examine downstream seaweed processing and the carrageenan value chain. The facility operates under strict quality, organic standards, food safety certifications, and occupational safety protocols.

A joint fisheries and aquaculture team recently visited Zamboanga seaweed farming communities to assess local challenges—including disease, seedling shortages, and price volatility. Insights from local cooperatives and women leaders will directly shape the upcoming regional guides for a safer, more sustainable Southeast Asian seaweed industry.