Seychelles seaweed: A clean future for aquaculture |21 August 2026

Seychelles seaweed: A clean future for aquaculture

Compiled by Gilliana Anacoura

The turquoise waters of the Seychelles may soon power a new wave of sustainable aquaculture. Stable tropical conditions and a near-pristine marine environment in the Seychelles suggest a high potential for seaweed aquaculture to supply growing global markets for sustainable marine products. A groundbreaking study has revealed that five commercially promising seaweed species from the archipelago contain extremely low levels of mercury, making them safe for human consumption and export.

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