Interested in setting up a kelp farm in Greece, Aegean sea area.
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Hello, everyone!
Thanks for accepting me into the community. I live in Volos, on the east coast of Greece. I have been following Bren Smith's achievements for some time, and would like to set a farm in motion here in Greece. From what I can see, there doesn't seem to be anything in this region at the moment. I've read that kelp can grow in the Mediterranean. Is this true? I'd be interested in gaining information from anyone in the area who has already started a kelp farm, or who is interested in doing so.
To anyone else in the community, if you have further insights into whether or not kelp can grow in this region, I'd love to hear them. Thanks in advance!
@carol_nuttallkitsou Hi Carol, welcome to the community! I replied to Antoine from Lebanon recently in this post with some resources for folks in the Mediterranean. I'm not super familiar with activity in the area, as GreenWave's focus is very much on North America. But we'd love it if you kept us up to date on what you discover as you dig into the research! Best of luck -- Lindsay
@lindsay_olsen
Thanks, Lindsay! I'll have a look at both sites you mention. I think Seaweed for Europe could prove useful. What I also want to do is to actually visit a kelp farm/hatchery and see how it works close up. I'm working my way through the courses on this site first, and will keep in touch regarding anything useful I may find in this region. Thanks again!
@lindsay_olsen
Thanks, Lindsay! I'll have a look at both sites you mention. I think Seaweed for Europe could prove useful. What I also want to do is to actually visit a kelp farm/hatchery and see how it works close up. I'm working my way through the courses on this site first, and will keep in touch regarding anything useful I may find in this region. Thanks again!
@carol_nuttallkitsou
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Hello Carol!
This is cool!, I am here for exactly the same reason. I want to understand the possibilities to do farming of macro algae in Greece. Of course, this is not exactly what is taught here, but the links Lindsay gave are a start already.
(Am currently in Greece only for Holidays, but that may change in the future. One can hope
Let's see what we can learn.
Kind greeting, falko
@falko_spiller
Hi, Falko!
Thanks for reaching out. This year, the European Community are setting things in motion to promote and offer financial support for regenerative ocean farming. I'm waiting to hear about updates on how this may work, and how we can apply for a grant. I'm also following developments within the country regarding work permits, permission to set up in Greek waters, etc. The bureaucracy in Greece can prove challenging! As soon as I know anything more concrete, I will post info here. So, keep an eye out for my name. Fingers crossed we can move forward, and perhaps future collaboration may be a possibility....Wishing you a fruitful 2023!
@falko_spiller
Hi, Falko!
Thanks for reaching out. This year, the European Community are setting things in motion to promote and offer financial support for regenerative ocean farming. I'm waiting to hear about updates on how this may work, and how we can apply for a grant. I'm also following developments within the country regarding work permits, permission to set up in Greek waters, etc. The bureaucracy in Greece can prove challenging! As soon as I know anything more concrete, I will post info here. So, keep an eye out for my name. Fingers crossed we can move forward, and perhaps future collaboration may be a possibility....Wishing you a fruitful 2023!
@carol_nuttallkitsou Hello everyone i am in a similar situation as there is no concrete blueprint or data in terms for industrial kelp or algae farming in the Mediterranean waters although we have a team of Turkish scientists working on recognising the economical and environmental friendly ways of specific gene farming and have connection with Indian harvesting and processing facilities developing kelp industry based sustainable and economical solutions. Hence creating a realised production to distribution to end user products supply chain for European markets and would love to collaborate and have your inputs for project development. Also would like to learn individual experiences with their country specific laws and project implementation. Thnx hope to hear from all intrested people in this thread and if possible to create a Europe specific community centre with the blessings of Admin.