Simply Blue Group has joined the North Sea Farm 1 Project (NSF1) consortium to develop the world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm located within an offshore wind farm.
Positioned off the coast of the Netherlands in the North Sea, the 10 hectare farm is planned to become operational this autumn when it is slated to be deployed and seeded, with the first harvest expected next spring.
Sponsored by Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, the consortium aims to help address climate action targets in Europe by tapping into seaweed cultivation.
“At Simply Blue Group, we want our marine projects to make a tangible difference, which is why we’re delighted to join this consortium,” says Hugh Kelly, co-founder and CEO at Simply Blue Group. “We recognize that seaweed cultivation is a valuable tool in tackling climate change and supporting our oceans. We believe that in time offshore wind farms will have multiple uses, with seaweed production being one of them. By joining NSF1 we are making the first step on that journey.”
