Hatchery seaweed cultivation methods need to be optimised to give our native species the best shot at growth out on marine farms.

Greenwave Aotearoa Project Lead Rebecca Barclay-Cameron says Greenwave Aotearoa’s regenerative ocean farming pilot has laid the foundation for a new aquaculture industry, demonstrating that seaweed aquaculture is not only feasible but holds significant promise for New Zealand’s economic and environmental future. The initiative, co-funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund and EnviroStrat, aimed to pave the way for a new seaweed farming industry in New Zealand.

We’re continually testing new methods to increase the efficiency of the hatchery process. A key advancement has been the development of methods to successfully maintain broodstock in tanks and induce formation of reproductive tissue on demand.