The Council was founded in 1993 by those who care about the
extraordinary seaweeds that grow along the coast of Maine.

The membership consists of harvesters, university
researchers, regulatory officials, environmentalists, and
companies involved in utilizing this precious resource.
Mission Statement
of the
Maine Seaweed Council
Maine Seaweed Council
we strive to protect
          and promote
          the sustainable use
 of       macroalgae harvested f           from and grown in the
          coastal waters of the
          State of Maine;

to develop and maintain
a united voice to address
regulatory, legislative
and public concerns
affecting the seaweed
industry;

to promote a spirit of
cooperation among the
membership.
The Maine Seaweed Council