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Michaela’s Favourite Photographs: #2 The Seaweed Farmer
Paje, Zanzibar, 2013. Between the coast and the reef, in the gentle milky waters of the Indian Ocean, ladies farm seaweed, sitting in the water for hours on end before trudging, like this lady, back to shore with their haul. Michaela perfectly captured the loneliness of their working day with this beautiful shot.
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Seaweed Farming: an economic advantage for women
At Kibuyuni, a coastal village in Kwale County, Kenya, Fatuma Mohammed (50), a mother of two, rises as the first rays of the sun gently kiss the horizon. Donning her traditional kanga, a colorful wrap around her waist, and another one on her head to cover her hair, Fatuma begins her journey to the shore.
FATUMA MOHAMMED (LEFT) CHAIRPERSON OF KIBUYUNI SEAWEED FARMERS, KWALE COUNTY IN KENYA…
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"When Francois Beyers first pitched the concept of 3D ocean farming to the Welsh regulators, he had to sketch it on napkins.
Today the seafood farm is much more than a drawing, but if you walked along the Welsh coastal path near St David’s, all you’d see is a line of buoys. As Beyers puts it: “It’s what’s below that’s important.”
Thick tussles of lustrous seaweed suspend from the buoys, mussels cling to its furry connective ropes and dangling Chinese lantern-esque nets are filled with oysters and scallops.
“It’s like an underwater garden,” says Beyers, co-founder of the community-owned regenerative ocean farm, Câr-y-Môr. The 3-hectare site is part of a fledgling sector, one of 12 farms in the UK, which key players believe could boost ocean biodiversity, produce sustainable agricultural fertiliser and provide year-round employment in areas that have traditionally been dependent on tourism.
Created in 2020 by Beyers and six family members, including his father-in-law – an ex-shellfish farmer – the motivation is apparent in the name, which is Welsh for “for the love of the sea”. ...
Pictured: Drone shot of Câr-y-Môr, which is on the site of abandoned mussel farms. Image: Scott Chalmers
Ocean farming comes from the technical term ‘integrated multi-trophic aquaculture’, which means a mixture of different seaweed and shellfish species growing together to mutually benefit each other. But it’s not just a way of growing food with little human input, it also creates ocean habitat.
“You’re creating a breeding ground for marine animals,” explains Beyers who adds that the site has seen more gannets diving, porpoises and seals – to name a few – since before the farm was established.
Ocean farms like Câr-y-Môr, notes Ross Brown – environmental research fellow at the University of Exeter – have substantial conservation benefits.
“Setting up a seaweed farm creates an exclusion zone so fishermen can’t trawl it,” explains Brown, who has been conducting experiments on the impacts of seaweed and shellfish farms across the UK.
Brown believes a thriving ocean farming industry could provide solutions to the UK’s fish stock, which is in “a deeply troubling state” according to a report that found half of the key populations to be overfished. “It would create stepping stones where we have safe havens for fish and other organisms,” he adds.
But UK regulators have adopted a cautious approach, note Brown and Beyers, making it difficult for businesses like Câr-y-Môr to obtain licenses. “It’s been a tough old slog,” says Beyers, whose aim is to change the legislation to make it easier for others to start ocean farms.
Despite navigating uncharted territories, the business now has 14 full-time employees, and 300 community members, of which nearly 100 have invested in the community-benefit society. For member and funding manager Tracey Gilbert-Falconer, the model brings expertise but most importantly, buy-in from the tight-knit local community.
“You need to work with the community than forcing yourself in,” she observes.
And Câr-y-Môr is poised to double its workforce in 2024 thanks to a Defra grant of £1.1 million to promote and develop the Welsh seafood industry as part of the UK Seafood Fund Infrastructure Scheme. This will go towards building a processing hub, set to be operational in April, to produce agricultural fertiliser from seaweed.
Full of mineral nutrients and phosphorous from the ocean, seaweed use in farming is nothing new, as Gilbert-Falconer notes: “Farmers in Pembrokeshire talk about their grandad going down to the sea and throwing [seaweed] on their farms.”
But as the war in Ukraine has caused the price of chemical fertiliser to soar, and the sector tries to reduce its environmental impact – of which synthetic fertiliser contributes 5% of total UK emissions – farmers and government are increasingly looking to seaweed.
The new hub will have capacity to make 65,000 litres of sustainable fertiliser annually with the potential to cover 13,000 acres of farmland.
But to feed the processing hub, generate profit and reduce their dependency on grants, the co-op needs to increase the ocean farm size from three to 13 hectares. If they obtain licences, Beyers says they should break even in 18 months.
For now, Beyers reflects on a “humbling” three years but revels in the potential uses of seaweed, from construction material to clothing.
“I haven’t seen the limit yet,” he smiles."
-via Positive.News, February 19, 2024
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit the Câr-Y-Môr Seaweed Farm, a key partner of Notpla, the sustainable packaging start-up and winner of the 2022 Earthshot Prize for 'Build a Waste-Free World' in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales -September 8th 2023.
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#prince william#prince of wales#princess of wales#british royal family#england#2023#september 2023#wales#wales 2023#câr y mor seaweed farm#notpla#they're so cute#the wales#my edit
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I’ve spent an absurd amount of time pearl hunting with TWO slug pups to the point to me Survivor is canonically a single mom with two kids going to college.
I’ll doodle them tomorrow for fun.
#also using feminine pronouns for surv#becahse to me#she and monk are the parallel siblings to moon and pebbles#its canon in my heart#anyway i LOOOOVE#these pups#im so attached to this run..#when those two get hurt i experience genuine panic#their names are beach ball and sea weed#i found beachball on cycle 8 so hes the big brubber#hes been with me for every pearl#i found seaweed in the gutter#and lost my mind because i thought the game would be too hard with 2 kids#but i got used to weighting 10000 pounds actually#im missing farm arrays pearls#sub and garbage wastes#and… sky islands. yuck parkouring with pups is awful
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Yeah yeah, Dúlamán the song, we've all heard it. But why did you choose it as your new blog name? Planning to abduct any daughters?
What are you a cop? Come back with a warrant
#no but the real reason is that ive liked that song for a long looong time#i think about 12 years#and i thought the word dulaman was a nice word and unique so i used it for my online aliases#whenever i made a new account for a game or whatever i would use it#and now its sorta just become my online name#also#when i first chose it as a name i didnt even know what the word meant#but it is so fitting that it means seaweed#since my ultimate goal in life is to run a giant kelp farm
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A bunch of ponies based off @pilot-boi ship palettes
This is part 1 btw
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weeds of the sea
#seaweed#ramen#noodles#noodle#theramenrater#food#hans lienesch#instant noodles#the ramen rater#instant#soup#farm#tropical#water#shell#vegetation#Youtube
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skagen's parents are professional fishermen, and skagen often helps out on the boat and with selling their catches every morning at 6 at the local fish auction. they mostly sell shrimp, mackerel and saithe
solvei's parents used to have jobs on mainland until they decided to start helping out skagen's family with the fishing business PLUS they started a small little sugar kelp farm thing together, and so both families are very good friends and live very close to each other and help each other out. yay
#oohhh skagen and solvei lore#this is inspired by me and izzy talking about skagenröra and seaweed caviar last night AHFJKAFHJ#and the fact that kelp farming is starting to become more of a thing on the coast here which is very cool#id love to eat locally grown kelp actually#my silly guys and their families mean everything to me#i havent really made any proper designs for their parents yet but im working on it lol#ive never actually been to the fish auction (shocker. i dont eat fish) but it would be really cool to go just to see it#skagen gipp#solvei stiltje#corps.oc
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit the Câr-Y-Môr Seaweed Farm, a key partner of Notpla, the sustainable packaging start-up and winner of the 2022 Earthshot Prize for 'Build a Waste-Free World' in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales -September 8th 2023.
#prince of wales#prince william#princess of wales#british royal family#england#2023#september 2023#câr y mor seaweed farm#earthshot prize#earthshot prize 2022#wales#wales 2023#notpla#the wales#my edit
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Connemara Evening by Anthony Cronin
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Fishermen in Connemara, Western Ireland tend to their crop of seaweed. Contax RX. 135mm f2.0 Carl Zeiss lens. Provia 100 film.
#Connemara#Ireland#evening#contaxRX#135mm2.0Planar#c/y#provia100#landscape#seascape#fishermen#seaweed#farming#slide Film#flickr
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Immersive Experiences: Embracing Cultural Tours in Zanzibar with a Tour Agency
Zanzibar, a captivating archipelago off the Tanzanian coast, boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, history, and natural beauty. Exploring its cultural treasures requires more than just a guidebook—it demands a deeper understanding and a well-curated experience. A tour agency specializing in cultural tours in Zanzibar serves as the key to unlocking this realm of discovery, offering unparalleled insights and facilitating immersive journeys into the heart of this enchanting destination.
Expert Guidance and Local Insights
A reputable tour agency in Zanzibar possesses a team of experienced guides deeply rooted in the island's culture and history. These guides are not just knowledgeable about landmarks and attractions but serve as cultural ambassadors, sharing stories, traditions, and nuances that are integral to Zanzibar's identity. Their local insights add layers of understanding, transforming visits to historical sites, spice plantations, and vibrant markets into immersive experiences.
Tailored Itineraries and Authentic Encounters
Tour agencies curate itineraries that cater to diverse interests, ensuring that travellers experience Zanzibar’s cultural mosaic authentically. Whether it's a spice tour in rural plantations, visits to ancient Stone Town’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, or interactions with local artisans, these agencies craft personalized journeys that align with travellers' preferences, offering a blend of iconic attractions and hidden gems.
Cultural Exchange and Community Engagement
One of the standout features of a tour in Zanzibar facilitated by a tour agency is the opportunity to enjoy the best pleasure at a Zanzibar seaweed farming tour. These agencies often collaborate with local communities, enabling travellers to engage directly with residents, participate in traditional activities, and gain firsthand insights into their ways of life. Whether it’s learning Swahili phrases or cooking traditional dishes, these interactions foster meaningful connections and mutual understanding.
Logistical Support and Seamless Experiences
Navigating a new destination can be overwhelming, especially when exploring diverse cultural landscapes. Tour agencies in Zanzibar streamline logistics, including transportation, accommodations, and entry to attractions. This seamless coordination allows travellers to focus on the experience itself, eliminating the stress of planning and ensuring a hassle-free exploration of Zanzibar's cultural tapestry.
Cultural Sensitivity and Respectful Exploration
Understanding and respecting local customs is paramount when delving into a destination’s culture. Reputable tour agencies prioritize cultural sensitivity, ensuring that travellers engage respectfully with traditions and communities. This approach not only enriches the experience but also fosters responsible tourism, preserving the authenticity and integrity of Zanzibar's cultural heritage.
Embarking on a cultural tour in Zanzibar with the assistance of a reputable tour agency like Zanzibar Bookings transcends a mere sightseeing experience—it becomes a profound journey of cultural immersion and understanding. Through expert guidance, tailored itineraries, and a commitment to authentic encounters, these agencies offer travellers a gateway to the soul of Zanzibar, allowing them to embrace its vibrant culture, history, and traditions in a way that is respectful, insightful, and deeply enriching. In the realm of cultural exploration, a tour agency serves as the linchpin, transforming a visit to Zanzibar into an unforgettable odyssey of discovery and connection. Call them at +255 774 378835 to make a booking.
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The Organic Elixir – Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer
Liquid seaweed fertilizer is an organic solution derived from natural seaweed sources, rich in essential nutrients and trace elements. It serves as a bio-stimulant, promoting healthy plant growth, root development, and resistance to stress and diseases. This versatile fertilizer can be applied through seed treatment, foliar application, and soil drenching, enhancing germination, seedling establishment, and overall crop yield. Its environmentally friendly composition, free from synthetic chemicals, makes it suitable for organic farming, contributing to sustainable agriculture practices. Liquid seaweed fertilizer improves soil fertility, microbial activity, and water retention, benefiting both soil and plant health. Overall, it stands as a valuable solution for farmers aiming to optimize plant growth and enhance agricultural sustainability.
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