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flag A new tool cuts offshore kelp farming costs in Maine by 85% through optimized site selection and operations.

flag A new cost modeling tool from Kelson Marine and the University of Maine helps Maine kelp farmers cut expenses by optimizing site selection, farm size, and operations. flag Testing showed offshore sugar kelp farming costs could drop 85%, from $2,618 to $383 per metric ton, with the tool integrating ocean data, species specifics, and operational details. flag Developed with partners including the University of New Hampshire and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, it’s the most comprehensive U.S. analysis of offshore kelp farming costs to date. flag The tool is now available to farmers, aiming to boost economic sustainability in the growing seaweed industry.

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