Innovative Solutions in Red Algae Cultivation

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About
Lava Seaweed

Lava Seaweed is an Icelandic company developing a scalable, land-based cultivation facility for premium red algae (Palmaria palmata). By harnessing Iceland’s pristine, lava-filtered seawater and renewable geothermal energy, we are creating the ideal conditions for producing high-quality, stable, and traceable biomass year-round.

Our goal is to become a trusted supplier of Palmaria palmata to industries seeking sustainable and nutrient-rich raw materials — from food and dietary supplements to functional ingredients. Combining scientific innovation with Iceland’s natural advantages, Lava Seaweed is setting new standards for clean, reliable, and environmentally responsible seaweed production.

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Our Projects

  • Developing seaweed-based feed additives to reduce methane emissions in dairy farming.

  • Creating a land-based system where red seaweed (Palmaria palmata) cleans salmon effluent while producing valuable biomass.

  • Advancing controlled fertilization and spore cultivation of Palmaria palmata for scalable seaweed production.

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