Open to: All BCIA Registrants

Join the Victoria & Islands Branch for an engaging virtual reading club session exploring the growing field of seaweed farming and its potential role in climate solutions, aquaculture, and food security.

This one-hour discussion will focus on the article:

Bullen et al. (2024) – “The potential climate benefits of seaweed farming in temperate waters” (Scientific Reports).

Participants will have the opportunity to review and discuss key findings from the paper, including the environmental benefits of seaweed cultivation, its role in carbon sequestration, and the broader implications for sustainable food systems and coastal management.

Please take some time to read the article ahead of the session and come ready to chat about it. This is an interactive session designed to encourage discussion, knowledge sharing, and critical thinking among agrologists interested in emerging agricultural and environmental practices.

Topics Covered:

• Seaweed agriculture and aquaculture practices
• Climate change mitigation and carbon sequestration
• Food security and sustainable production systems
• Environmental and economic considerations of seaweed farming

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of seaweed farming in temperate regions
• Explore the potential climate benefits and limitations of seaweed cultivation
• Discuss real-world applications and implications for agrology
• Engage with peers on emerging topics in sustainable agriculture

Come ready to discuss, ask questions, and explore how seaweed farming could shape the future of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.