SW-GROW
The cool, clear and clean waters of the North Atlantic allows seaweed to grow, flourish and thrive. Our pristine shoreline supports an ideal and sustainable environment which yields seaweed packed with minerals, antioxidants and a vast range of nutrients. Seaweed contains many health benefits for humans and animals, acts as a fantastic fertilizer and are used as biostimulants- protecting plants against biotic and abiotic stresses.
Although seaweed has many benefits, much of the region is experiencing challenges. Increased costs of transportation, extensive drying time, and competition from Asian nations has led to the development of this project. The main result of this project will be the establishment of a “brand” of excellence for seaweed across the NPA region demonstrating that seaweed from the area is high quality, consistent and sustainable.
Contact
Andrew MacKenzie
UHI North, West and Hebrides
Andrew.MacKenzie@uhi.ac.uk
Tel: +44 07342977365