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Recorded November 13, 2024 Explore how GreenWave and partners developed a low-cost, efficient system for ambient temperature stabilization of kelp in rural Alaska. This webinar demonstrates how small-scale processing infrastructure can help farmers capture more value from their harvests by extending shelf life from hours to months without expensive freezing or drying. Learn about equipment selection, processing techniques, and market applications that can make kelp farming more viable in remote communities. Chapters 00:00 - Project Introduction: Overview of the collaborative effort to develop kelp stabilization in Alaska 07:25 - Stabilization Challenges: Understanding value chains and the key bottlenecks in kelp processing 19:30 - Equipment Selection Process: Testing different shredders and determining the optimal processing line 28:20 - Demonstration Results: Outcomes from the processing demonstration with Alaskan farmers 37:55 - Market Applications: How stabilized kelp is utilized for biomaterials and downstream products 45:30 - Q&A Session: Participant questions about equipment specifications, reagents, and applications