Beyond the Buzz: The Real Climate Impact of Seaweed Farming with Dr. Sander van den Burg

In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we dive deep into the environmental and socio-economic dimensions of seaweed farming with Dr. Sander van den Burg, Senior Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research (Wageningen University) in the Netherlands.Sander specializes in assessing the environmental impact of global seaweed value chains, leading studies on life cycle assessments (LCAs) and ecosystem service valorisation in the SeaMark project.We explore questions shaping the future of blue carbon and ocean-based climate solutions:What should people really understand about carbon sequestration in seaweed farming beyond the buzzwords?How might Sander’s findings influence the integration of seaweed farms into carbon credit markets and climate policies?Is carbon sequestration the main driver for seaweed investment—or just an added benefit?Tune in for a grounded, science-backed look at how seaweed cultivation can truly contribute to a more sustainable blue economy.Support the show