California Seaweed Festival at SeaFair

Come join us at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for a day filled with all things seaweed. Dive into the fascinating world of seaweed with hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and delicious seaweed-inspired dishes. From learning about the different types of seaweed to discovering its environmental importance, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the seaweed right here in California. See you there!

For more information please check out our website https://californiaseaweedfestival.org/

• Indigenous People’s Forum - Hear Gabrielino/Tognva storytelling and traditional and current efforts to reconnect with the ocean
• Science Lighting Talks - Learn from 5 min presentations on cutting edge research
• Seaweed Figures: Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities
• Aquaculture and Farming - Hear from seaweed farmers across the country!
• Seaweed Stories - Enjoy a video screening & panel in collaboration with Lonely Whale
  Courtyard Panels
• Seaweed Applications in Farming and Health - Learn about the vast array of seaweed uses from biostimulants to cellular health
• Urban Ocean Ecosystems - Get insight into the cultural and ecological impact of where ocean and urban environments intersect
• Restoration & Seaweed Solutions - Engage in a panel on current kelp restoration and blue carbon initiatives
• Cooking Demos - Taste and learn about using seaweed in everyday food preparations
  Workshops
• Identifying Common Seaweeds - Learn from experts on the biodiversity of seaweeds found in Southern California
• Kelp Mucus Sunscreen - Engage in creating your own sunscreen made from kelp mucus, great for your skin and the earth too!
• Artistic Seaweed Pressings - Create beautiful art pressings with local seaweed

Host or Publisher California Seaweed Festival