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World Economic Forum feature on Oceanium
Our CEO Karen Scofield Seal was recently interviewed by the World Economic Forum. Click here to view: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/the-start-up-that-believes-seaweed-can-change-the-world...READ MORE
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Oceanium has hit a very exciting milestone!
Oceanium recently processed ~ 7 tonnes of sustainably-farmed, EU-sourced seaweed to prove our highly-technical, innovative biorefinery process at scale and create bio-material to make circular life-cycle bio-packaging. This R&D work was funded by our Innovate UK Smart grant – Thanks IUK. W...READ MORE
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Are you an entrepreneur whose next venture will fight climate change?
If so, check out Carbon13. The 8 month programme helps you build a game changing team, receive expert guidance to maximise the potential of your startup, venture building support and access to £75,000 of pre-seed investment. Technical and commercial founders can apply here: https://bit.ly/carbon13-...READ MORE
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Promising report on seaweed extract effects in brain cancer treatment
Fucoxanthin, a compound found in brown seaweeds could help to treat one of the most common and aggressive forms of malignant brain tumour. The compound’s promising effects were developed by Iota Pharmaceuticals Ltd and The University of York, in collaboration with The University of Cambridge; as p...READ MORE
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How much carbon exactly does seaweed absorb?
Oceans 2050 is on a mission to quantify it. Following the study, it will be possible for seaweed farms to sell carbon credits to global buyers. This will be a real win for the seaweed industry Read more about the initiative here: https://www.oceans2050.com/seaweed...READ MORE
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Seaweed market to hit $9.4 billion
The global seaweed market was valued at $4.1 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $9.1 billion by 2024, according to Allied Market Research. Third-party certification can help to future proof this rapidly expanding industry by recognising and rewarding seaweed production that is both environmen...READ MORE
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WWF Receives $100 Million for Nature-based Climate Solutions
Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund to support climate-based solutions including sustainable seaweed farming industry with $100 million of funding. Read the full press release here: https://www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/wwf-receives-100-million-for-nature-based-climate-solutions-from-the-bezos-earth...READ MORE
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Oceanium Autumn News Update
The latest edition of our newsletter is now available. Click here to view it; and get your dose of exciting information from the world of seaweed....READ MORE
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Big government investment in the UK’s greenest and most innovative businesses; including Oceanium
Scroll down to paragraph 5, to see where Oceanium is mentioned: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/134-million-boost-to-help-uk-businesses-build-back-greener...READ MORE
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Oceans 2050 launches the Seaweed Carbon Farming Project
Important work by Oceans 2050 who have announced a 15-month study into quantifying carbon sequestration by seaweed in sediment across seaweed farms on five continents. Take a look at what they’re doing here on their website....READ MOREOCEAN
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