Pulmuone breaks ground on Korea's first land-based seaweed aquaculture R&D center

Pulmuone has initiated the construction of a pioneering land-based seaweed aquaculture research and development center in Saemangeum, South Korea. This facility marks a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by climate change to traditional offshore seaweed farming.

The R&D center is part of a national project focused on developing sustainable seaweed seed production and land-based aquaculture technology. By enabling year-round production independent of sea conditions, Pulmuone aims to ensure a stable supply of seaweed, a crucial component of the burgeoning K-food export market. The global demand for seaweed has surged, with South Korean exports surpassing $1.13 billion last year.

This venture is strategically designed to mitigate the uncertainties associated with rising sea temperatures and other climate-related impacts on marine environments. The South Korean Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has recognized the importance of seaweed, recently announcing a plan to innovate the export supply chain and further expand the industry by 2030. Pulmuone's R&D center is poised to be at the forefront of this expansion, driving technological advancements and industrialization in land-based seaweed cultivation.