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Seaweed Saturday Panels

Learn About Seaweed

Join Maine's seaweed experts in GMRI's Cohen Center to explore seaweed innovation, science, and the future of our working waterfronts. Each 50-minute panel will feature expert insights, audience Q&A, and a speaker's corner to connect with panelists afterward. Space is limited, so we recommend pre-registering to secure your spot!

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Each 50-minute panel will feature expert insights, audience Q&A, and a speaker's corner to connect with panelists afterward.
Kelp the Planet: Seaweed’s Impact on Climate & Changing Coasts (11AM)
Seaweed Sustainability: History, Management, and the Future (12:20PM)
On the Water: Seaweed Farmers & Wild Harvesters Panel (1:40PM)
Beyond the Shore: Innovation and Seaweed Products in Maine (3PM)

Seaweed Saturday is a free, one-day expo of seaweed food, art, and fun on the Portland waterfront!

Join us Saturday, April 26th, from 11am to 4pm at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute for a can't miss seaweed celebration with friends, family, and farmers! Explore our seaweed marketplace, try delicious seaweed samples, join a hands-on demo to ID local seaweeds, get inspired by local seaweed artists, and learn directly from Maine's seaweed experts in one of our community panels (details listed below). Seaweed Saturday is hosted in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council.

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Seaweed Saturday Panel Topics

Kelp the Planet: Seaweed’s Impact on Climate & Changing Coasts

Explore the science behind seaweed’s role in combating climate change. This panel will highlight cutting-edge seaweed research happening in Maine and discuss the trends and changes affecting our marine resources in the Gulf of Maine.

Seaweed Sustainability: History, Management, and the Future of a Coastal Tradition

Learn about Maine’s deep-rooted tradition of seaweed harvesting and the efforts shaping Maine’s seaweed future. Hear stories of Maine's seaweed past and dive into long-term collaborations and management for sustainability.

On the Water: Seaweed Farmers & Wild Harvesters Panel

Hear firsthand from Maine’s seaweed farmers and wild harvesters as they share their on-the-water expertise, challenges, and lessons learned. Learn about the the skills, traditions, and innovations driving Maine's seaweed fisheries & aquaculture.

Beyond the Shore: Innovation and Seaweed Products in Maine

What is seaweed used for, anyway? Explore the growing range of seaweed products from Maine, including foods, organic fertilizers, biostimulants & more. Learn how local entrepreneurs are turning seaweed into market-driven innovations.