PHARMERSEA PRESS
SEA THE FUTURE IN SEAWEED - PRESENTATION BY PHARMERSEA’S ANTOINETTE MARQUEZ
During a special presentation this week, ocean farmer Antoinette Marquez educated us on the history, global impact, and importance of sea kelp and how she has harnessed the health benefits of kelp as a food source and also to create health products.
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GROWING KELP PRODUCTS TO RESTORE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS - PRESENTATION BY DANIEL MARQUEZ
Come join us and learn about how Kelp Farming can clean up our polluted waterways, and restore
ocean ecosystems while generating hundreds of products that support regenerative economies. Also, learn about how you can support the development of Kelp Farming on our
coasts and beyond.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MASTERCLASS PRESENTS:
RESTORING MARINE ECOSYSTEMS WITH KELP FARMING - PRESENTED BY DANIEL MARQUEZ OF PHARMERSEA
Join us and learn about the tremendous potential of growing kelp for repairing our oceans. Learn about the treasure trove of products created from kelp, the ability of kelp farming to repair marine ecosystems, and how fast it can be done. If you love the ocean, this is a can't miss opportunity.
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PHARMERSEA JOINS LIFT ECONOMY IN SOIL NOT OIL CONFERENCE 2017
Restoring California’s majestic giant kelp forests will sequester carbon, increase biodiversity and create blue green jobs. Over 95% of California’s kelp forests have disappeared in the past 150 years. We will explore re-planting our native kelp forests, state coastal regulations, coastal native tribe participation, cutting edge projects including Bren Smith’s GreenWave and Marine Permaculture, potential markets for kelp and sea greens and how vibrant kelp forests support aquatic life bio diversity.
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A NEW FACE OPENS ON STATE STREET - PHARMERSEA’S RETAIL BEAUTY BRAND AMA SEA BEAUTY OPENS
Emphasizing sustainable practices and earth-friendly manufacturing processes, Ama Sea Beauty aims to demonstrate that healthy, beautiful skin is attainable, sustainable and affordable. The company brings a unique vision of improving skin health and sustaining skin’s youthful vitality.
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PHARMERSEA PARTICIPATES IN CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS FILM SHOWCASE
“Bioneers are people that look at solutions found in nature to solve human problems,” said Stacey Hunt, chief executive officer for Ecologistics. “Bioneers [Conference] is where you go to get energized, to get excited again about solutions.”
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CALIFORNIA FISH AND WILDLIFE - AQUACULTURE PERMIT: PHARMERSEA - NEW GENERATION SEAWEED CULTURISTS (SANTA BARBARA)
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INDUSTRY RELATED ARTICLES
RED TAPE SLOWS BLOOM OF SEAWEED FARMING’S GREEN REVOLUTION
SOUTHOLD, New York – Seaweed cultivation in the U.S. is growing quickly, cresting on its promise as a sustainable, low-impact form of aquaculture that could help feed millions. But tough state rules surrounding commercial use of coastal resources are preventing many would-be entrepreneurs from diving into the market…
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THIS SUSTAINABLE ‘FARM OF THE FUTURE’ IS CHANGING HOW FOOD IS GROWN
After working as an industrial fisherman for decades and witnessing the devastating effects of mass-fishing, Bren Smith decided to look for more sustainable ways to feed the planet.
A few years ago, he developed an unique, vertical 3-D ocean farming model: a sort of underwater garden composed of kelp, mussels, scallops and oysters. Those species are not only edible and in high demand, Smith explains, but they also act as a filter for nitrogen and carbon dioxide, rebuilding natural reef systems and restoring our seas. In 2013, Smith launched the nonprofit GreenWave to help other fishermen replicate his innovative farming model. “This is our chance to make food right and agriculture right,” he says…
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GREENWAVE OCEAN FARMING MODEL SCOOPS $100,000 SUSTAINABILITY PRIZE
A commercial fisherman who admitted to once pillaging the oceans has won the 2015 Fuller Challenge, one of the most important prizes in sustainability.
Bren Smith, executive director of nonprofit GreenWave, took home $100,000 for his 3D ocean farming model, designed to address overfishing, mitigate climate change, restore marine ecosystems and provide jobs for fishermen…
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