On October 27, Bigelow Laboratory and colleagues from World Wildlife Fund and Colby College hosted a delegation of South Korean seaweed farming experts at our campus in East Boothbay.
After visiting a shellfish farm on the Damariscotta River, the group arrived aboard the R/V Bowditch for a tour of our campus. In addition to showcasing Bigelow Laboratory’s capabilities in sustainable aquaculture research and innovation, the visit fostered an important conversation about the seaweed farming industry in Maine — and exciting possibilities ahead.
The visit also spotlighted the important role Bigelow Laboratory plays in the seaweed and sustainable aquaculture sectors. Working with partners like the WWF and Colby as well as our local and federal delegations, we are proud to help lead efforts to bolster Maine’s working waterfronts while shaping new opportunities to grow the blue economy globally.
Seaweed comes in many colors, but the economic value it holds for Maine is a bright, bold shade of green.
To our colleagues and new friends from Wando County in South Korea: thank you for visiting!
