Seagriculture EU 2024

18–20 Jun 2024 | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Jóhanna Alberg

Research Assistant

Ocean Rainforest

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

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Currently working with documenting the ecosystem services in ORF Faroese operations - including biodiversity, nutrient mitigation and carbon sequestration.

My organisation

Ocean Rainforest

Ocean Rainforest

Company (SME)

Kaldbak, Faroe Islands

Ocean Rainforest is a pioneering blue growth company located in the Faroe Islands and in California, USA. They offer a collection of seaweed products, mostly for feed, food and cosmetic producers, as well as take part in research projects with a number of different partners. Their inbuilt focus on research and innovation enables them to develop world-class cultivation methods - making them Europe's leading seaweed cultivator and a pioneer in the industry. Their team shares the same values of passion, teamwork and pioneering, and through a diverse set of skills and years of combined experience, they continue to explore the potential of this versatile sea plant to meet growing market demand. Their purpose is to improve people’s wellbeing and to make a unique contribution to our blue planet. They do this by applying science, innovation and expertise, to grow premium quality seaweed for their target customer segments.
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About me

I hold a MSc in Biology. Working as a research assistant at Ocean Rainforest since March 2023 with various projects - including hatchery, documenting ecosystem services, permit applications and working with on-land cultivation within Lava Seaweed.

My organisation

Ocean Rainforest

Ocean Rainforest is a pioneering blue growth company located in the Faroe Islands and in California, USA. They offer a collection of seaweed products, mostly for feed, food and cosmetic producers, as well as take part in research projects with a number of different partners.

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Additional questions

What are your areas of interest?

Seaweed farming (cultivation, wild harvest, offshore, landbased)Selection and breedingSeaweed speciesLegislative aspects of seaweedsSocial aspectsEcological aspects of seaweeds (E.g. carbon credits, IMTA)Collaborative projects and partnerships in seaweed industrySeaweed education and outreach programs

Are you interested in buying seaweeds?

No

Are you interested in selling seaweeds?

Yes

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 20 June 2024

12:15 - 12:45

Seaweed Elevator Pitches

Format:In-personLocation:Conference RoomTrack:Seaweed Elevator Pitches

The Pitches offer a unique, fast-paced, and diverse session where presenters have five minutes to deliver a concise, impactful presentation on their activities and innovative ideas. All topics are possible as long as they deal with seaweeds.