Cascadia Seaweed

Last week, we had the opportunity to present three seaweed portrait films at two venues alongside Todd Paige from the World Wildlife Fund. We were thrilled with the turnout and the highly engaged audiences! These films feature seaweed farmers from diverse places and backgrounds, yet they all share a common theme, #hope. They demonstrate that making the world a better place is possible and that seaweed cultivation is a key part of the solution! The stories of Ana, Nick, and Matt are inspiring and highlight the positive impact of seaweed farming on both the environment and local communities. If you haven't had a chance to watch these short films yet, we encourage you to grab some popcorn, set aside 30 minutes, and immerse yourself in their journeys! 👏 Well done to all involved! 👏 Thank you to Todd and WWF for the opportunity to participate! 🎥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dmP2ykXQ _____ Ana R. Borrero Santiago Seaweed Solutions Nicholas Mangini Matthew Obee Bananabones #seaweed #seaweedfarming #kelpfarmer #kelp #oceandecade #climateaction #blueeconomy

🎟 There are still a few tickets left for  the Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer Film Screening event tomorrow evening at the  Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney! Details:  July 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm Sidney, BC Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer Hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and Cascadia Seaweed At the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney Tickets are available from the Mary Winspear Box Office $15 for Regular Admission, $10 for Students and Seniors 📽 Watch the trailer here:  https://lnkd.in/g56vXPGP

Cascadia's VP of Operations, Matt Obee, is the feature of another short film! This time alongside Shawn Kanungo in a collaboration with Canada's Ocean Supercluster showcasing jobs in the blue economy! "I believe young people want to get into this industry because they see a need to develop and work in an industry that is creating positive change." - Matt Obee Check it out! 🎥 _______ #seaweed #kelp #blueeconomy #innovation #climateaction #bluejobs

While it may differ from our agricultural products, we were delighted to support this collaboration with Graeme Macaloney PhD, PEng and Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. on their innovative spirit. Thank you for the opportunity! _________ #yyj #localbusiness #canadianinnovation

Seaweed farming is rapidly growing around the world. 🌎 Seaweed helps to tackle the climate crisis, clean our oceans, and sustain coastal communities. 🤔 Who are the farmers responsible for growing this powerful crop? They hail from diverse nationalities and professional backgrounds, united by a drive to help the world through their farms! 📽 The World Wildlife Fund is pleased to present a series of short films to provide an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of three seaweed farmers... Matthew Obee, Cascadia's VP of Operations, is pleased to be one of them. 👀 Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/g-GGN_VE Are you interested in learning more? Join the Cascadia Seaweed team for the full film screening and a panel discussion at one of two upcoming events in BC! 🎟 July 10, 2024 - 6:00 pm At the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert Tickets are available on Eventbrite for $15 https://lnkd.in/gkyHX7PF 🎟 July 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm At the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney Tickets are available from the Mary Winspear Box Office $15 for Regular Admission, $10 for Students and Seniors https://lnkd.in/g2cReFkc We hope to see you there! ________________ #seaweed #kelp #oceandecade #climateaction #blueeconomy

Today is a great day for Part 2 of our 3-part World Wildlife Fund Seaweed Farmers Portrait series, created in collaboration with Bananabones and Jeff Siebert. This month you’ll meet Matthew Obee and his family from British Columbia. Matt came to the seaweed sector via an engineering background and now runs operations at Cascadia Seaweed. Last month we introduced you to Ana R. Borrero Santiago, and next month we’ll introduce you to Nicholas Mangini in our final film.

Happy Friday! Look at all of that beautiful cultivated Macrocystis! _____ #kelp #Macrocystis #biostimulants #seaweed #climateaction #canada #blueeconomy #seatosoil #oceandecade

Kelp forests are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, however, due to warming ocean temperatures, pollution, and other human activities, these crucial marine habitats are facing a global decline. Cascadia Seaweed has developed Canada's first commercial solution for kelp restoration: the Green Gravel Production System (GGPS). This innovative mobile nursery, housed in a 20-ft shipping container, enables users to grow kelp on landscaping gravel, which can then be released into the ocean to restore lost or degraded kelp habitats. The team at Cascadia Seaweed is very proud to see this project featured in Innovation Magazine, the official publication of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. This issue showcases projects by Engineers and Geoscientists BC registrants that exemplify environmental stewardship and collaboration with Indigenous communities — both of which are embedded into Cascadia's core values. We invite you to learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gphpTG-D ________ Engineers and Geoscientists BC National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada #kelprestoration #innovation

🌎 Happy World Oceans Day from the team at Cascadia Seaweed! 👋 (Many team members were in the field and couldn't join us for our annual World Oceans Day photo op.) No matter where we live, we are all connected to the ocean. It's the lifeblood of our planet, providing oxygen, regulating climate, and supporting diverse marine life! Since 2019, Cascadia Seaweed has been dedicated to enhancing the natural environment while supporting economic opportunities for Indigenous coastal communities through seaweed cultivation. Our mission has grown to address the broader imperative of seaweed’s role in ocean ecosystems. Seaweed is essential for producing oxygen, capturing carbon, and providing habitat, yet natural stocks are declining due to climate change. By growing seaweed on low-impact ocean farms, we can meet the demand for seaweed-derived agricultural products while conserving wild populations. Over the past five years, Cascadia Seaweed has gained global recognition for our expertise in seaweed cultivation, from farm design to harvesting techniques and value-added product development. We now extend our expertise globally through consultancy services, offering innovative solutions in seaweed restoration, climate resilience, and biodiversity monitoring. 🤔 Have a project in mind? Reach out to our Nature-based Solutions team via info@cascadiaseaweed.com! We would 💙 to hear from you! --- 🌊 --- #oceansmonth #worldoceanday #seaweedsaturday #seaweed #oceandecade #oceanclimateaction #takeaction #EnviroWeek #GreeningOurFuture #blueeconomy

It's World Environment Day. It's also the day that "we all join forces to give nature a helping hand" and restore the lands of our precious Mother Earth. Cascadia Seaweed is a commercial company, and, to us, success means prioritizing the health and well-being of people and the planet. By embracing this approach, we can help provide solutions to challenges — from climate change to food security — that affect each and every one of us. Our cultivated kelp is transformed into agricultural inputs that help farmers increase yields and reduce emissions. One of our products is a liquid biostimulant designed to regenerate soils and bring them back to life. We are proud to lend a hand. "We are the generation that can make peace with land." - UN Environment Programme ________ #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay #Restoration #lendahand #EnviroWeek #GreeningOurFuture