Thanks to your support, significant advances have been made by the Regen Ocean Farms project, on the coastlines of north-east Brazil.

🔬 Researchers at the service of the ecosystem:

In September, scientists Dr. Mutue T. Fujii and Dr. Nair S. Yokoya, from the São Paulo Environmental Research Institute, visited the Corumbau marine protected area (Resex Corumbau). They trained artisanal fishermen in the taxonomic identification of algae and in ecological monitoring methodologies. These tools will enable sustainable exploitation of algal resources, while increasing the services provided by marine ecosystems. 

🤝 A local dynamic at the heart of the project:

Ten fishing families are currently involved in growing Hypnea pseudomusciformis, a seaweed with remarkable ecological and biotechnological properties. It is a seaweed rich in active molecules for human and animal health and nutrition, with antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. This activity supports the local economy while reinforcing traditional fishing practices with low environmental impact.

🎯 A project with multiple objectives :

Regen Ocean Farms aims to structure a small-scale seaweed farming industry to restore coastal ecosystems, support local economic development and help combat climate change and plastic pollution.