Global seaweed network

Seaweed

The Global Seaweed Network is developing a programme to enhance and develop the global seaweed community into an internationally recognized and respected scientific body over the next 5 -10 years.

The Global Seaweed Network is aiming to provide innovation, knowledge and tools for:

  • scientific research
  • aquaculture
  • conservation
  • society
  • influencing policy makers
  • enabling economic progress

The first meeting of the Global Seaweed Network was held at the Museum in June 2010. It focused on seven major topics and identified short, medium and long-term projects for each area:

Our algae collection is among the largest in the world and a rich source of important historical material