Tropical Seaweed Innovation Network - TSIN

08/09/2023

30/08/2023

From ocean to market! Seaweed revolutionizes industries with its boundless potential for many application areas. As people become more aware for diet and health, consuming seaweed has been and is increasingly gaining attention. It leads to various innovation for seaweed-based cuisine.

source: GreyB

24/08/2023

Meet Dr. Ir. Erina Sulistiani, M.Si., one of our experts in Genetics.

Erina does research in Agronomy, Forestry and Aquaculture. She had a lot of research projects regarding to genetics. Currently she works at the Product Development and Services, Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology.

21/08/2023

Those beautiful arts are made from Palaria palmata. It's one of seaweed species in Indonesia water. Recently, we are cultivating them in tarpaulin pond.

Besides, we also want to show them to the art industry. We named it "Seaweed Art". Thanks to Margi Algarium Indonesia who documented these beautiful arts.

04/08/2023

The farmers used "bibit ambon F3" as the seaweed seeds for their cultivation. Now, it's time to harvest! start from 8 kilograms in the morning.

Locations: Saumlakki, Ambon, Indonesia

13/07/2023

Research Organization for Earth Sciences and Maritime BRIN through its joint collaboration between the Research Center for Oceanography, Research Center for Marine and Land Bioindustry, and Institute of Oceanology Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) China as well as the Research Center for Shandong-ASEAN Exchanges and Cooperation will conduct the International Symposium on Tropical Seaweeds Biotechnology and Applications (online) on July 20th, 2023.

The Symposium will be followed by the online training on tropical seaweeds propagation, cultivation, and process on July 21st, 2023. The two-day online event will invite experts in Seaweed from several countries: Indonesia, China, the Philippines, and South Korea.

Please join the events through below registration link: https://tinyurl.com/Seaweed2023

To join the Symposium and Training, please join the below Zoom links:
International Symposium on Tropical Seaweeds Biotechnology and Applications (online) on July 20th, 2023: https://bit.ly/seaweed_smp

the online training on tropical seaweeds propagation, cultivation, and process on July 21st, 2023: https://bit.ly/seaweed_tr

Looking forward to meeting you all on the above events!

11/07/2023

"Extreme temperatures in Takalar, Indonesia is a challenge to our seaweed farming activity. Sometimes, it effects the seaweed performance and open to potential ice-ice disease. At this point, we handle it in a simple way and focus on preventing steps 🌊🔥🌿

21/06/2023

Codium sp and Gracilaria sp, are they seems like have the same form?
They have a cylindrical segment but when we see it more detailed they look different.

According to some recent studies, Codium could be used for many industry purposes, especially pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

Farmers in Takalar, Indonesia found that there were 3 species of Codium, namely C.fragile, C. tomentosum, and C. arabicum. Recently, they do some research to get information about Codium farming technique. They plan to start Codium farming due to its potential in global market.

What do you know more about Codium?
Let's share in the comment below!

15/06/2023

Today, June 15, 2023, TSIN members meet at Seaweed Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in Makassar, Indonesia.

We have a lot of comprehensive discussion regarding to seaweed farming and its manufacture, especially for Ulva and Caulerpa. Through a collaboration action, We believe that our seaweed production could meet the national target and broaden to the global market.

13/06/2023

Do you have any innovation regarding to seaweed product, sustainable farming system, or other related things?
Let's take the opportunity to join the event and share your initiatives!

IPB University's Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS) collaborates with The Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Phase 2 (ATSEA-2) Project and Archipelagic & Island States (AIS) Forum in organizing The 4th International Conference on Integrated Coastal Management and Marine Biotechnology (ICMMBT) in Bali, on 12-13 September 2023.

Read more information on www.seaweednetwork.id

08/06/2023

Meet Prof. Dr. Ir. La Ode M. Aslan, M.Sc, one of our experts in Aquaculture.

He had a lot of research projects regarding to processing technique and management. Also, He has many publications both national and international. Recently, He active as national committee member at Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia and professor at Halu Oleo University.