New research shows the potential for a booming seaweed sector in New Zealand is tied up in red tape and resource consents.
The report from the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge found that globally seaweed production has tripled over the last two decades and now makes up a third of all aquatic farming.
But it found Aotearoa's seaweed sector is tiny and constrained by regulation and supply.
The report's project leader, and Cawthron Institute expert Serean Adams told Charlotte Cook, the report will help people who want to get into the industry.
