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.

Introsea’s Webinar Series #5 brought together 500 stakeholders, academics, and officials to explore unlocking the high-value economic potential of Indonesian seaweed. Experts emphasized sustainable aquaculture, innovation, and regional safety standards to transform the sector into a safer, more sustainable, and lucrative industry across Southeast Asia.

For many coastal household, seaweed is more than a commodity, it is a source of livelihood and opportunity. Income from seaweed farming helps families pay for their children's education, meet household expenses, and put nutritious food on the table. Across Southeast Asia, the seaweed industry continues to play an important role in supporting coastal economies and the well-being of communities.

To strengthen the development of the Regional Guide for a Sustainable Seaweed Industry and the Regional Principles for Responsible and Safe Seaweed Aquaculture, SEAFDEC facilitated a field visit to the Queen Sirikit Marine Farm Study Centre, bringing together representatives from ASEAN Member States, the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, and Prof. Phaik Eem Lim from the Global Seaweed Coalition.