In New Zealand, we have massive marine resources yet to be realized within the seaweed and microalgal space. Despite having one of the largest EEZs in the world, less than 2% of our GDP comes from the ocean. With estimates of up to 1500 species of seaweeds in New Zealand waters, Aotearoa New Zealand remain an algal treasure chest that we have just started to sneak a peek into.

This presentation will shed some light on what the plans are for the emerging New Zealand algae industry and will further highlight areas and applications where algae may play a role in the future.