North Island College gets new seaweed bioreactor to boost year-round kelp cultivation, funded by grants.

North Island College's research center has received a new seaweed bioreactor, funded by provincial and federal grants, to help cultivate kelp year-round. This technology, produced by Industrial Plankton, provides a controlled environment for kelp growth, expanding the typical two- to three-month cultivation period. The investment aims to boost British Columbia's seaweed industry, which could employ millions globally over the next four decades.

December 01, 2024
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