Assistant Professor Okamoto to co-lead new Bioeconomy Center

Kelp forest ecosystem in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area and Haida Heritage Site, Haida Gwaii

Assistant Professor Daniel Okamoto will co-lead a new center to advance use of seaweed in the global economy. The International Bioeconomy Macroalgae Center (IBMC) at UC Berkeley, will address the need for foundational knowledge, technological approaches, supply chain designs, policy frameworks, community engagement, and educational materials for businesses and consumers to build sustainable macroalgal-based bioeconomies. Read the full article here .