Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 2 -- India produced 33,345 tonnes of seaweed in 2023, worth around Rs 200 crore - less than one per cent of global output - despite its 10,000-km long coastline offering vast potential for large-scale cultivation and value-added products, expertshave noted.
In a major push to tap this Blue Economy opportunity, Kochi will host the country's first-ever International Seaweed Symposium from March 5 to 7, 2026.
Jointly organised by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and the Department of Fisheries, the event will be held on the theme "Value Chains, Climate Resilience and Pathways to the Blue Economy."The symposium aims to prepare a strategic roadmap for sustainable growth and commercial expans...