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Launch: Seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland
As one of the most versatile and sustainable bioresources on the planet, from nutritious food to bioenergy, seaweed is able to sequester carbon at a rate over 30 times greater than terrestrial forests. It was a US$16.5 billion industry in 2020. This article discusses seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland and the launch of the Gippsland Seaweed Innovation Network.
Seaweed Survey Progress
Earlier this year, Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab team commenced work on a seaweed survey to help inform the viability assessment and potential development of a commercial seaweed farming industry in Gippsland. To date, multiple seaweed surveys have been conducted, sampling sites across Western Port Bay, Corner Inlet and the Gippsland Lakes.
Seaweed Study underway
Food & Fibre Gippsland’s Elena Nauta recently joined the Deakin University Blue Carbon Lab team on the University’s Lady Bay work-boat as they surveyed seaweed species, environmental conditions, and growing locations in the beautiful Gippsland Lakes. This work is part of the Smart Specialisation Program’s study into the feasibility of a commercial seaweed growing industry in the region.
Seaweed Jobs and Skills Workshop
As part of the ongoing work to assess the viability of a seaweed industry for Gippsland, a Seaweed Jobs and Skills Workshop and key Stakeholder discussion group was held online in February.