Seafields Solutions Limited

Thanks for the feature, Dialogue Earth! At Seafields, we aim to provide the Caribbean with an effective, eco-friendly solution to manage invasive Sargassum seaweed while combating the climate crisis. "The ‘farm to table’ approach aims to integrate tourism, hospitality and seaweed repurposing through decarbonisation initiatives and a partnership with Seafields Solutions Limited. This UK start-up wants to use sargassum as a raw material for bio-plastics and fuels and fertiliser, and is planning to collect sargassum offshore, freeing the bay from algae and making it suitable for fish-farm development." https://lnkd.in/e6C8aG8a.

🔔 Seafields is thrilled to announce our selection as a 2024 finalist for the #edieNetZeroAwards in the Innovation of the Year: Technologies & Projects category! 🔔 At Seafields, we are committed to creating a sustainable future by developing marine infrastructure to capture, store, and harvest Sargassum seaweed. Our innovative approach tackles three major challenges: combating the climate crisis, transitioning away from fossil-fuel-based products, and providing the Caribbean with an effective, eco-friendly solution to manage invasive Sargassum seaweed. Join us for the awards ceremony on Friday, 29 November to see the winners revealed! Learn more and secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eJ7x7zns edie #edieNetZeroAwards

🎬 Legion 44 — The world’s first Carbon Removal Documentary 🎞️ The film chronicles CDR developers and ecosystem players, and many from the Global South, who are building carbon removal solutions to help the world stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius. 👏🏻 We are excited to share the teaser for the upcoming film and thrilled to see many Carbon Business Council members featured, including Carbonfuture, Cella, Heirloom, Lithos Carbon, Octavia Carbon, Seafields Solutions Limited, and Silicate. 🗓️ Join the first screening in-person in NYC during Climate Week. See details in our Climate Week Events Calendar: https://lnkd.in/ggeQmDMX 🍿 Watch the teaser: http://www.legion44.world #carbonremoval #documentary #climatetech

True to our Friday tradition, we're starting the month by highlighting the positive stories from the past week! These posts are not meant to overshadow the urgent reality of climate action but to inspire hope and remind us all that change is possible—now more than ever, it’s crucial that we act. #climateactionnow Read more below 🌍 New climate commission launched in Cornwall  https://lnkd.in/ewM4q_uQ 28 Million Acres of Alaska Public Lands Protected from Oil Drilling Following Trump-Era Reversal  https://lnkd.in/eAukJJGy The U.S. and Indonesia have agreed to put $35 million toward safeguarding reefs in Eastern Indonesia over the next 9 years via a debt-for-nature swap  https://lnkd.in/eG_svGxW Could these ‘motionless’ turbines solve wind energy’s noise and wildlife problems?  https://lnkd.in/e8CdFfMh ‘A 100-year vision’: Skiddaw’s barren peak to spring to life in ambitious rewilding  https://lnkd.in/d2tBnimT TotalEnergies commits USD 100 million to forest management in the United States  https://lnkd.in/eMSbqhiV The Last Elephant in South Africa’s Zoo Was Freed After 40 Years of Captivity  https://lnkd.in/egH6tpzz

We are pleased to share that Seafields has been featured in a recent article by Science Magazine, highlighting various approaches to using seaweed for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Seafields is at the forefront of this innovative sector, and as we are deeply rooted in science, we understand the complexities and challenges of using seaweed for CDR. This is why we are fully committed to conducting rigorous research and ensuring our processes are thoroughly validated. It’s also important to highlight the distinctions between approaches that utilize kelp and those focused on Sargassum. While both types of seaweed play important roles in CDR, they differ significantly. 🌊 If you’d like to learn more about our approach or have a discussion, feel free to reach out! 👋 🗣 https://lnkd.in/eZ_npJxc

A week of groundbreaking innovations and eco-friendly solutions in this week's Planet Positive selection 👇 President Muizzu takes a stand against longline fishing to protect Maldives' marine life https://lnkd.in/eWXthA7Q Helsinki leads the way with the world’s largest heat pump to warm homes sustainably https://lnkd.in/eMQhZykK Innovative concrete made from shellfish waste offers a flood-resistant solution for cities https://lnkd.in/ef6CFXw3 Swiss scientists revolutionize chocolate by replacing sugar with cocoa bean waste https://lnkd.in/eFeAdXZy Seaweed packaging from North Wales emerges as a powerful alternative to combat plastic pollution https://lnkd.in/eQmPUbND Royal Mint pioneers the transformation of e-waste into gold https://lnkd.in/eBiDHpgY. 

We're really looking forward to this! 👀 🎞 A huge thank you to Legion 44 for featuring Seafields in this groundbreaking #CarbonRemoval documentary. You can now watch the official teaser below:

Positive News Fridays 💫 From methane-hunting satellites and a global plastic treaty to using sea lions to help map the ocean floor... Read more below! Sea lions in Australia carry cameras to help scientists map ocean floor for first time  https://lnkd.in/eNFMP5GP. New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California  https://lnkd.in/eZPyZyNg Mature trees offer hope in world of rising emissions  https://lnkd.in/e8CsdgQS NASA and Bloomberg-Backed Coalition to Launch Methane-Hunting Satellite  https://lnkd.in/eMm8pfZh US backs global target to reduce plastic production, source says   https://lnkd.in/d6QUzMxs Wishing you all a great weekend! #climatepositive #climateupdates #plastictreaty

As a scientists I pledge to act every day in a way that shows we are in a climate emergency. The biggest step I made was change my career, from studying coral reefs to working actively on a carbon dioxide removal method. From devastating floods to coral bleaching events, climate change presents acute and chronic emergencies. While reducing CO2 emissions is vital, it's insufficient without sequestering historic CO2 levels. Traditional solutions like mass tree planting have limitations, prompting a shift in focus towards the ocean's potential for carbon sequestration. Could ocean farms of seaweed be the solution to climate change?   Sargassum, a floating seaweed, has emerged as a promising candidate. Despite its nuisance status, it boasts rapid growth and carbon sequestration capabilities. Recognising Sargassum's potential, I embarked on a journey to turn this natural disaster into a cornerstone of the blue economy. And together with colleagues, I started a podcast on Sargassum. It was here where I first met Professor Victor Smetacek – Chief Scientific Advisor at Seafields – who first had the clear vision for the potential of cultivating sargassum for large-scale carbon dioxide sequestration. A few months later, entrepreneurs knocked on his door, and Seafields was born.   At Seafields, we aim to use Sargassum to sequester carbon at a gigatonne scale. Initial operations focus on the Caribbean, where Sargassum accumulates, creating economic and environmental challenges. Our approach involves cultivating, harvesting, and processing Sargassum for sustainable carbon sequestration. By transforming Sargassum into valuable products, they aim to mitigate its negative impacts while creating jobs and fostering blue economy growth.   “Ocean-based solutions, including growing algae, offer promising avenues for carbon capture. Sargassum, particularly S. natans and fluitans, stands out for its rapid growth and carbon sequestration efficiency. Seafields plans to cultivate Sargassum in aquafarms, diverting it from beaches and landfills. These aquafarms will store Sargassum alive, ensuring a year-round supply of biomass for carbon sequestration.   “As natural Sargassum reserves in the Caribbean diminish, Seafields plans to scale up offshore in ocean deserts like the Subtropical Gyres. Double upwelling pipes will supply nutrients from deep waters to sustain Sargassum growth. Carbon sequestration will occur through harvesting, processing, and sinking Sargassum biomass into the deep ocean. Rigorous monitoring using biogeochemical sensors and collaboration with researchers will ensure the effectiveness and environmental safety of this approach. In conclusion, Seafields' pioneering efforts exemplify how innovative solutions can transform environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. By harnessing the potential of Sargassum, they pave the way for a greener, more resilient future. Seafields Solutions Limited #climatecrisis #oceanhealth #Sargassum

Happy Positive News Friday! 🌍 Dive into the world's largest restoration project, the groundbreaking lab-grown starfish initiative to save a species from extinction, and the latest additions to the World Heritage Sites. Explore these inspiring stories below... Florida is building the world's largest environmental restoration project  https://lnkd.in/eE8dGsF9 Australia’s largest bank pulls plug on fossil fuel financing  https://lnkd.in/eEr7a76v.    Lab-grown starfish released into wild for the first time ever, saving species from extinction https://lnkd.in/eZnMRXQk Six new natural sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List https://lnkd.in/dg3dba7R  The first zero-emission hydrogen-powered train in the US has arrived in San Bernardino and you can ride it later this year https://lnkd.in/eC-kUpah #positivenews #fridaynews #restorationnews #extinction