The Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem – is under threat from climate change and water pollution.
Seaweed Biofilters solution
Our solution is for a network of Seaweed Biofilters in targeted locations across the Great Barrier Reef catchment to remove nitrogen and carbon dioxide loads that are damaging coastal ecosystems and the Great Barrier Reef. The harvested seaweed is then sold as a beneficial ingredient for use in bioproducts such as animal feed and fertiliser thereby generating a return.
Seaweed Biofilters is a scalable, large-scale solution to protect the Reef from water pollution and build resilience to climate change. Watch how here…
Roadmap to Impact
We have a 10-year plan to achieve meaningful impacts at scale to help protect the Great Barrier Reef. This is an evidence based, long term nature-based solution to achieve large scale impacts. Native species selection, cultivation technology, site selection and local stakeholder engagement are critical elements to get right.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Great Barrier Reef Scientific Community
Indigenous Stakeholders
Key Regulatory Agencies
Farmers and Fishers
Communities
Federal, State, and Local Government
ASI’s Seaweed Biofilter Project is garnering world attention.
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This project is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy led by Australia's Prime Minister clearly recommends seaweed as a solution for a sustainable ocean economy.