In 2024, Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) facilitated a seaweed sampling effort that looked at a diverse range of seaweed species from around Sitka and Kodiak, AK. Samples were collected primarily from wild sources and featured 17 distinct species of brown, red, and green seaweed. Collected samples were sent to Celignis Analytical in Ireland where full compositional content was measured including minerals, carbohydrates, polysaccharides, pigments, ash and metals. This study revealed the incredible variety of native seaweed types across Alaska and diversity in their chemical composition.
Marine Biologics supported this initiative by leading the analysis, standardization, and interpretation of the dataset. Drawing on expertise in seaweed chemistry, data science, and market development, the team developed an interactive dashboard and we are pleased to now share the complete Industry Report.
Read The Alaska Seaweed Tissue Analysis: Industry Report on 2024 Data
The Seaweed Tissue Analysis Program is part of the Research and Development component of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC), funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant and led by Southeast Conference. The program is administered by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF), a subaward recipient.
