The economics of seaweed aquaculture and ecological restoration

Join our experts for a guided tour of the present and future potential for seaweed aquaculture and ecosystem restoration as new industries in WA’s Blue Economy. We will cover:

• What are precedents and markets for seaweed aquaculture?
• Who is funding or paying for ecosystem restoration and why?
• What are examples of species, locations, projects and business models?
• How might things be different in the next 1, 3 and 10 years?
• What does this mean for WA businesses, investors and talent?
  

The discussions will draw on international and local cases and the direct experience of working with local projects through and global networks in these emerging markets.

This is a conversation, not a lecture. The experts will discuss their answers to above, and are keen to discuss your questions. You can:

• Submit your questions in the registration below (get in early!)
• Ask live questions during the webinar and discuss with other participants

Presenters:

Robert (Rob) Bell has backgrounds in science, law and business and considerable commercial experience in aquaculture, including 7 years as the Managing Director of ASX‐listed Seafarms Group Limited (SFG), Australia’s largest prawn farming company and proponent of Project Sea Dragon (PSD). Over the last 3 years, Rob has undertaken several major consulting, financial feasibility and investment analyses into commercial aquaculture and other agribusiness ventures in Australia and overseas.

Andrew Outhwaite founded For Blue, at the centre of Blue Economy innovation in WA. He authored the first report on WA’s Blue Economy which identified sectors with the greatest future potential. Andrew has qualifications and international experience in in sustainability, leadership, human development and marine science. He applies his scientific training, a care for human development, and passion for entrepreneurial solutions to enable the health of whole systems. In WA, Andrew previously led the growth of social ventures including Meshpoints, StartupWA and Pollinators Inc.

Partners:

This webinar is part of Blue Growth and is supported by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Business Station, Australian Small Business Advisory Service and For Blue.