As part of the Fishsens’ Aquaculture Innovator series, freelance journalist Bonnie Waycott interviews Sea Green COO Fred Puckle Hobbs to build a deeper understanding of our team’s history and vision.
Luminis Water Technologies is a company trusted by clients for their reliable and efficient operations. Going into biomolecular detail, they are capable of extracting key information regarding the quality and disease risk of a water sample.
When using technology to bring about change or to make the world a better place, the single biggest barrier is getting people to use the new solution.
Why do you use technology? Is it for convenience? Ease? Accessibility? In daily life, it’s usually all three. Whether it’s for connecting with loved ones, to shop online or to have easy access to your finances.
Sea Green and MARI Oceans had the pleasure of participating in the Asian Development Bank’s Healthy Oceans Tech & Finance forum last month.
Rob Fletcher, Senior Editor of The Fish Site, the leading platform for aquaculture news, explores Sea Green and MARI Oceans innovative approach to rebalancing the Indonesian seaweed sector.
BIODIVERSITY GAINS
Restoring abundance to local marine ecosystems through sustainable practices and coastal conservation projects
ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT
Local moderation of ocean acidification and deoxygenation through nutrient removal and enhanced ecological conditions
DECARBONISATION
Replacing fossil-fuel based products with carbon negative seaweed products to drastically reduce value chain (Scope 3) emissions
CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL
Bio-sequestration (export to deep sea or coastal sediments) of carbon dioxide during seaweed cultivation (cultured and wild))
CLIMATE RISK REDUCTION
Data-driven insights to minimise the impact of increasing climate risks (e.g. marine heatwaves and heavy rainfall events) through environmental monitoring, water quality management and subsequent financial protection mechanisms
PLASTIC REDUCTION
Minimising local plastic pollution, microplastics and debris through sourcing of alternative sustainable production materials
INCOME DIVERSIFICATION
Diversifying revenue streams through integrated aquaculture systems and product innovation
DIGITAL LITERACY
Enhancing global connectivity and boosting digital capabilities for upstream actors
EDUCATION
Providing online modules to improve financial literacy, sustainable practices and business productivity
EQUITABLE GROWTH
Redistribution of wealth to equitably represent value in productivity through transparency and fair trade
JOB CREATION
Local jobs created and stabilised through technology, data and systems management, community and restoration operations, and services
MARKET STABILITY
Reducing price volatility and stabilising income for primary producers to foster strong markets
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Breaking poverty cycle for farmers through increased earnings and diversified income
ACCESS TO FINANCE
Development and provision of needs-based financial products for empowering household resilience
