PANEL: On the Water: Seaweed Farmers & Wild Harvesters Panel
1:40 PMā2:30 PM | Gulf of Maine Research Institute | PublicHear firsthand from Maineās seaweed farmers and wild harvesters as they share their on-the-water expertise, challenges, and lessons learned.

During this year's Seaweed Saturday event, join us in the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Cohen Center for four seaweed-focused panel discussions throughout the day. Learn about seaweedās role in combating climate change and supporting coastal communities, and about the new products and innovations that are shaping Maine's seaweed sector and working waterfronts.
Panel #3: On the Water: Seaweed Farmers & Wild Harvesters Panel
Time: 1:40 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: GMRI (350 Commercial Street, Portland, ME)
Hear firsthand from Maineās seaweed farmers and wild harvesters as they share their on-the-water expertise, challenges, and lessons learned. This panel will highlight the skills, traditions, and innovations driving sustainable seaweed fisheries and aquaculture in Maine.
Hear from expert panelists to learn about:
- How do you farm kelp and wild-harvest seaweed?
- What is it like to start and sustain a seaweed farm or business in Maine?
- In what ways are Maineās seaweed sector and traditional fisheries linked?
- How will the future of Maineās working waterfronts evolve with seaweed and aquaculture?
Panels are free to attend, but space is limited. Register for this panel to save your spot!