Drawing from the deep: seaweed ink makes waves for ocean conservation
Robin Eveleigh
created: July 3, 2025, 5 a.m. | updated: July 18, 2025, 4:57 a.m.
Art For Your Oceans (AFYO) is focusing initially on the burgeoning seaweed farming industry, which – the WWF believes – could revolutionise how we think about climate mitigation, ocean health and food security.
Sign upThe global seaweed farming market was valued at US$20.5bn (£15.3bn) in 2024 and is estimated to reach US$38.5bn (£28.6bn) by 2033.
Forests of seaweed, like those grown by kelp crofters working off the coast of Scotland, act as habitat-boosting carbon sinks.
At the same time, seaweed products can be used in everything from animal feed and fertiliser to bioplastics and soap.
“The funds raised will help considerably in our fight to bring our world back to life.” Main image: Christian Sinibaldi
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