Dive into the Food Revolution: Sea Moss from the Ocean to Your Table!
There's a FOOD REVOLUTION on the horizon, and it's coming straight from the OCEAN!
Dive into the Food Revolution: Sea Moss from the Ocean to Your Table!
There's a FOOD REVOLUTION on the horizon, and it's coming straight from the OCEAN!
Sea moss, scientifically known as Eucheuma cottonii, belongs to the Red Algae (Rhodophyta) family, which boasts a staggering 5,000–6,000 species worldwide.
Since we embarked on our sea moss journey, we’ve been captivated by the potential of this remarkable ocean plant. Not only does it nourish your body with its nutrient-rich properties, but it also promotes oceanic health when harvested sustainably. The best part? There’s solid scientific research to back up these benefits!
Seaweed is a phenomenal natural resource that offers solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Sea Moss: A Superfood from the Sea
A Sustainable Food Source:
According to the Safe Seaweed Coalition, seaweed could boost the world’s food supply by 10% using just 0.03% of the ocean’s surface. The Sustainable Footprint highlights that seaweed has the potential to feed up to 12 billion people globally. Vincent Doumeizel, a senior advisor on ocean-based solutions at the UN Global Compact and a passionate advocate for seaweed, states, “By farming just two percent of the ocean, we could provide enough protein to feed a world population of 12 billion people. Seaweed is extremely protein-rich, low in fat, low in carbohydrates, and rich in vitamins, zinc, and iron.”
Carbon Capturers and Oxygen Creators:
Seaweed is not just a superfood; it’s also a super environmental ally. Many species of seaweed contribute to 50% of the oxygen we breathe through photosynthesis. But that’s not all – they also capture carbon from the atmosphere and absorb nitrogen that enters the ocean. By 2050, seaweed production could absorb 135 million tons of CO2 annually and 30% of all nitrogen from land-based pollution. HOW AMAZING IS THAT?!
This is why seaweed cultivation has been recognized by Project Drawdown as a vital climate solution. As we face numerous global tipping points, it’s crucial that we unite to support transformative solutions like sea moss harvesting.
How You Can Make a Difference
Wondering how you can help? Here are a few ways to support this oceanic food revolution:
Support Local Sea Moss Farmers: Choose businesses that have direct relationships with local sea moss farmers. The work they do is incredibly hard, and they deserve fair compensation. Even if it means paying a little extra for your sea moss, it’s worth it to support sustainable practices.
Buy from Small Businesses:
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices. Your buying power is one of the most radical tools for creating change. Supporting small businesses means you’re contributing to a more sustainable and equitable world.
Choose Circular Products:
Opt for products that have a circular lifecycle, meaning they come from the Earth and return to the Earth in their most natural state. This helps reduce waste and promotes a more sustainable economy.
