Project overview
The project addresses the global impact of climate change-induced shifts in seaweed dynamics by co-developing an awareness campaign in the UK. Blooms of seaweeds carry risks for sectors, including tourism and fisheries, in regions spanning southeast Asia, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the UK. The project aims to build on a citizen science collaboration with a Widening Participation target (coastal) school, and work with the Southampton Education School, to co-create a public education campaign that develops public awareness and showcases the potential of seaweed utilization. We achieve this through: (1) working with students and teachers from The Cornerstone Academy fortnight in a provisioned after-school club, with support from a PhD student; (2) visiting the University of Southampton labs with students to attend a workshop on socio-economic opportunities from seaweed; and (3) working with the Southampton Education School to develop videos highlighting the challenges and opportunities of blooming seaweeds.
