Harvested from the depths of the ocean, seaweed ink emerges as a groundbreaking tool for marine conservation efforts.

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The focus of Positive News is solutions journalism, aiming to support wellbeing and empower readers to make a difference. One such solution lies in the sea, where the seaweed farming industry is believed to revolutionize climate mitigation, ocean health, and food security.

The global seaweed farming market, valued at US$20.5bn (£15.3bn) in 2024, is projected to reach US$38.5bn (£28.6bn) by 2033. This growth is not only beneficial for the economy but also for the environment. Forests of seaweed, such as those grown off the coast of Scotland, act as habitat-boosting carbon sinks, helping to combat climate change.

The idea of using regeneratively cultivated seaweed as the first worldwide sustainable, biodegradable ink was first developed by a team of researchers and innovators in the sustainable materials field around the early 2020s. This innovative approach has found its way into the art world, with artists like Anya Gallaccio using seaweed ink to create abstract seascapes.

As part of the Art For Your Oceans (AFYO) initiative, a joint project between the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and art curators Artwise, artists are using seaweed-based ink for their work. The artwork created using this unique ink was displayed at Sotheby's in London in May, with the funds raised from the sale of the artwork supporting AFYO projects.

Mollie Gupta, seaweed solutions project manager at WWF UK, emphasized the importance of oceans for human livelihoods and fighting climate change. She stated that the funds raised will help significantly in the fight to restore the world's health.

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Harvested from the depths of the ocean, seaweed ink emerges as a groundbreaking tool for marine conservation efforts.