TALKING ABOUT UNLOCKING SEAWEED FARMING IN REGIONAL NORTH AUSTRALIA
Apr 15, 2027 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE.
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OUR PRESENTER
Alison Duguid is a 5th generation Territorian with chemical engineering and management degrees that have exposed her to a range of industries including aquaculture, agriculture, mining, emerging technologies, decommissioning, and waste management.
North Australian SeaCulture CEO & Founder, Alison Duguid
This diverse background has helped her develop new approaches to industry problems. She is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Western Australia to develop extraction techniques for seaweed-derived products and founded the company North Australian SeaCulture (NASC) to utilise this knowledge.
NASC is partnering with remote, coastal communities to establish regional seaweed hubs dedicated to growing, processing, and producing seaweed-derived products through an innovative, zero-waste, off-grid approach..
It’s designed for local Traditional Owner communities and regional areas that are isolated by distance and vulnerable to economic downturn following mine closures.
Given Australia’s complex supply chain logistics and the ongoing challenge of securing consistent supply to regional and remote areas, these localised hubs provide a vital, adaptable industry.
Alison checking seaweed growth trials in Darwin
By operating locally, the model supports multiple markets, including soil rehabilitation, food, cosmetics, and textiles, fostering self-reliance, adaptability and lasting regional opportunities.
Gracilaria seaweed