About us -
Norwegian Seaweed Association - for growers, harvesters and producers of macroalgae in Norway
Norwegian Seaweed Association (NSA) was established in March 2021 by merging two Norwegian seaweed networks. From 2010 different organisations have been working to mobilize a new marine industry based on marine algae. NSA has invited others stakeholders among R&D, suppliers and customers, investors and public funders to form a cluster to strengthen the seaweed industry development.
Our objectives include
Collaboration
Exchange knowledge and experience from seaweed farming and production as a viable industry in Norway. Promote common interests to public authorities. Formulate demanding issues for further research.
Streamline production
Professionalize cultivation and industry to become internationally competitive. Create product standards for the seaweed industry.
Branding and markets
Identify and explore national and international markets for seaweed products. Implement a common brand for Seaweed from Norway.
Sustainability
Seaweed recycle nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon dioxide from the sea, provide habitats for other organisms and is a source to vegetative food and feed. NSA aims to valorize the contribution to the ecosystem.
The board of the Norwegian Seaweed Association
Gunnar Skjellvik
Chairman of the board
Leonore Olsen
Board member
Runar Trellevik
​Deputy member
Maren Säter
Deputy head
Petter Marius Synnes
Board member
Torben Marstrand
Board member
Runar Trellevik
​Deputy member
Membership benefits
Knowledge and Compentece
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Conferences and seminars
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Focus Groups
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Study trips
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Exchange of experience
R&D
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Common development projects
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Partnership in research projects on behalf of the members
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Sharing of results from R&D projects
Status and Reputation
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Consultative body for public authorities
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Representation in important arenas
Infrastructure
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Access to documentation and templates for farming protocols, digital tracking, contingency plan and courses, and recorded meetings and speeches
Membership requirements
Companies for the purpose of farming, small scale harvesting, production and/or providing seaweed can apply for membership. Membership requires buying a share in the Association and a yearly fee.