seaweed

New Strategy for the Estuary NDJ 12/06/25

Jun 13, 2025

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Biosphere, Celtic Sea, Floating offshore wind, MT, navantia, North Devon Biosphere, seaweed, Southwest Coastpath, Tarka Trail, Torridge District Council, Torridge Estuary

The last Estuary Strategy document was published by Torridge District Council in 2014 and is described as ‘lapsed’ due to significant changes that have happened since then: two changes of ownership of Appledore Shipyard, the development of the Clean Maritime Innovation Centre and a new Economic Strategy. Seaweed farming started in Bideford Bay, there are…
Seaweed – a new harvest from the sea NDJ 18/07/24

Jul 18, 2024

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algapelago, MT, seaweed

Later this summer we are expecting an unusual to arrive at Bideford Quay. Unusual because it is a harvest from the sea that hasn’t been landed here previously. But if this first production is a success, then it will only be the start. What is it? Seaweed, grown in Bideford Bay. This first harvest is…