Seaweed Cultivation Workshop for University Students and Staff

September 2022

This workshop for students and staff at Newcastle University brought together ecological learning, practical skills, and critical reflection on the future of sustainable marine industries.

Participants took part in a talk on seaweed cultivation, a tour of PEBL’s growing facilities, a foreshore walk focused on seaweed ecologies, and a hands-on session collecting and cooking seaweed.

The day combined theory and practice, offering an introduction to seaweed cultivation as both an ecological and economic field. It encouraged participants to think across environmental issues, food systems, and maritime innovation, while experiencing first-hand the skills, knowledge, and interdisciplinary thinking needed to engage with emerging blue economy sectors.

  • Workshop participants gathered beside seaweed cultivation tanks
  • Participants on a rocky foreshore during a seaweed ecology walk
  • The PEBL seaweed hatchery building on the coast
  • A talk on seaweed cultivation in front of a blackboard
  • The workshop group gathered beside the coast road
  • Students standing on a coastal path during the workshop