Seaweed has the ability to assist in the fight against numerous global challenges ranging from hunger to climate change, but its huge potential remains largely untapped. Not only can it be used as a nutritious source of food for humans, but also as animal feed, fuel, fertilizer, a substitute for plastics and even medicine. What is more, seaweed can play a role in carbon sequestration and combating eutrophication and as a result represents a nature-based solution for mitigating climate change and supporting ecosystems. 

With these facts in mind, the GFCM is promoting seaweed aquaculture as an accelerator for sustainable growth, marine conservation, innovation and livelihoods in communities across the Mediterranean and Black Sea region.