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Development of Native Kelp Culture System Technologies to Support Sea Vegetable…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Commerce 		Branch:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
10-68 		Solicitation Year:
2010 		Solicitation Topic Code:
8.1.7SG 		Solicitation Number:
1
Small Business Information
Ocean Approved, LLC
188 Presumpscot Street Portland, ME 04103
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: Development of Native Kelp Culture System Technologies to Support Sea Vegetable Aquaculture in New England Coastal Waters
Agency / Branch: DOC / NOAA
Contract: WC133R-10-CN-0221
Award Amount: $300,000.00
 

Abstract:

This Phase II research expands Phase I research on Saccharina latissima and is to design and develop “seed” nursery methodologies for the development of commercial-scale production of juvenile kelp plants including Alaria esculenta and Laminaria digitata. The project objectives include: 1. Isolate and maintain cultures of New England species of Alaria esculenta and laminaria digitata to be used as “seed stock” for the production of juvenile plants. 2. Identify and develop the highest yield strains of Saccharina latissima, Alaria esculenta and Laminaria digitata. 3. Develop efficient, cost effective, and scalable production, transport, grow-out, and harvest methodologies with sufficient simplicity to accommodate participation of a medium skilled workforce. 4. Create a detailed protocol for culture maintenance and production of young kelp plants to facilitate transfer of the technology to other commercial entities and educational institutions. This project is a collaborative effort between Ocean Approved, the University of Connecticut, and the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science Technology Education Center, and supports the development of a new aquaculture sector, allowing the United States to participate in the US$7 billion dollar cultivated sea vegetable market.

Principal Investigator:

Paul Dobbins
President
(207) 409-6485
pdobbins@oceanapproved.com

Business Contact:

Tollef Olsen
CEO
(207) 671-7946
tolson@oceanapproved.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Ocean Approved, LLC
188 Presumpscot Street Portland, ME 04103-5206

EIN/Tax ID: 205004644
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No