Seaweed Farming & Carbon Sequestration
A study of seaweed species' carbon absorption with lab validation and traceable supply chain.
About Seaweed Carbon
Seaweed farms can sequester significant amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere, offering a scalable ocean-based solution to climate change mitigation.
Different seaweed species absorb carbon at varying rates. Our research quantifies these rates to identify the most effective species for carbon farming.
Blockchain technology ensures transparent tracking from seaweed farm to carbon credit, preventing fraud and double-counting in carbon markets.
Seaweed farming provides economic opportunities for coastal communities while contributing to climate change mitigation and marine ecosystem health.
Problem Statement
Climate change requires massive carbon sequestration efforts, but land-based solutions are limited by available space and competing uses. Ocean-based carbon sequestration through seaweed farming remains underexplored and unquantified.
Without scalable ocean-based carbon sequestration, we cannot meet global climate targets. Seaweed farming could potentially sequester billions of tons of CO2 while providing sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
Our research quantifies carbon sequestration rates of different seaweed species and develops traceable supply chains to verify and monetize carbon credits from seaweed farming operations.
Project Locations
Coordinates: 36.6177°, -121.9166°
Primary research facility conducting laboratory analysis of seaweed carbon absorption rates and growth optimization studies.
Coordinates: 44.3106°, -68.7712°
Field testing sites across multiple seaweed farms in Maine to validate laboratory findings in real-world conditions.
Coordinates: 47.6062°, -122.3321°
Kelp forest restoration and carbon sequestration measurement sites in the Pacific Northwest coastal waters.
Milestones & Datapoints
Seaweed Carbon Sequestration Research Proposal
Initial research objectives and methodology for quantifying carbon absorption rates of seaweed species with traceable supply chain implementation.
Document Type
Scientific Paper
File Size
4.1 MB
Status
Available
Species Analysis Completion
Laboratory analysis of carbon sequestration rates for 15 commercially viable seaweed species.
Species Analyzed
15species
Carbon Absorption Rate
2.3kg CO2/kg dry weight
Growth Rate Optimization
40% improvement
Field Validation Studies
Real-world validation of laboratory findings across multiple seaweed farming operations.
Farm Sites
8locations
Harvest Cycles Monitored
3cycles
Carbon Sequestered
127tons CO2
Supply Chain Implementation
Development of blockchain-based supply chain tracking for carbon credit verification.
Partner Farms
25farms
Expected Annual Sequestration
5,000tons CO2
Get Involved
Tom De Block
Project Lead
Mariano Fragiacomo
Project Steward
Required Skills
Time Commitment
Open Opportunities
Study seaweed species' carbon absorption rates and validate lab findings in field conditions.
- Marine biology or chemistry degree
- Carbon cycle research experience
- Lab analysis skills
Build traceable supply chain systems for verified seaweed carbon credits.
- Blockchain development experience
- Smart contract programming
- Understanding of carbon markets
Manage seaweed farms and optimize growing conditions for maximum carbon absorption.
- Aquaculture experience
- Seaweed cultivation knowledge
- Boat handling skills
Contact
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