The USC Seaweed Research Group provides world-class ross-disciplinary seaweed research - the largest aquaculture crop in the world. Our experts help communities, government and business identify opportunities to develop and cultivate seaweed as a resource that is good for the economy, the environment and communities. Our research focuses upon seaweed: as a food source; for their beneficial extracts; as an enviromental tool; and to support wellbeing. With research focused on developing new avenues for seaweed industry growth in Australia and the Indo-Pacific, the Seaweed Research Group lives and breathes innovation with a demonstrated track record in developing technical solutions and new intellectual property for key industry challenges.

Website

https://www.usc.edu.au/research/animal-and-marine-ecology/seaweed-research-group

Organisation type

• University Research Centre

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

Building H, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, Queensland  4556

Strengths and capabilities

• Aquaculture and fisheries
• Environmental science and ecology
• Molecular biology, -omics and natural product chemistry
• Health and nutrition
• Socio-economics and livelihoods
• Business and innovation

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Health and medical